The Anglo-Saxons had a simpler culture and followed pagan beliefs, which is reflected in the names of several weekdays. Tuesday is named after the god Tiw, Wednesday for Woden, Thursday honors Thor, and Friday is named after Frig, Woden's wife. These names highlight their connection to paganism and mythology.
In contrast, the other days of the week—Saturday, Sunday, and Monday—are derived from different sources. Saturday is named after the Roman god...