The Lingoberry Blog
Language-learning tips, culture, and stories from Pip
Mythology & Language, Part 4: The Celtic ghosts hiding in your city map and your calendar
You already know Thursday belongs to Thor and January belongs to Janus. But whose city is Lyon? Who does Halloween actually belong to? The Celts once spanned most of Europe — and their gods are still hiding in the names of major cities, in a two-billion-person holiday, and in more English words than you'd expect.
Mythology & Language, Part 3: How Norse Gods Named Our Weekdays
Why is Wednesday spelled so strangely? Learn how Norse gods Thor, Odin, and Týr named our weekdays — plus Viking words like "berserk" and "ransack."
Mythology & Language, Part 2: How Roman Gods Named Our Calendar
From the calendar to the planets, Roman mythology shaped modern vocabulary. Explore why January honors Janus and how Vulcan gave us "volcano."
Mythology & Language, Part 1: How Greek Gods Shaped Modern Vocabulary
Discover how Greek gods like Hermes, Athena, and the Muses still live in everyday English words. Learn the mythological origins of "panic," "narcissism," and more.
