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Mythology & Language, Part 3: How Norse Gods Named Our Weekdays

Sep 26, 2026 · 8 min read

Why is Wednesday spelled so strangely? Learn how Norse gods Thor, Odin, and Týr named our weekdays — plus Viking words like "berserk" and "ransack."

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