Origin of Astrological Days of Week
The original names of the week are of Roman origin. Latin was the primary language of the Romans. They named the days of the week after the seven known planets at that time in history. They were named after their Roman gods: Sol, Luna, Mars, Mercury, Jove (Jupiter), Venus and Saturn. The Romans were influenced by the Greeks after they were conquered by the Romans. The main reason the Romans were such an influence on society because they conquered the majority of the Western World over a 1000 year period. The Roman Empire made many contributions to society such as languages of the Western World called the Romance Languages. Read the article, you will be surprised how the Romans influenced many languages of today.
Funny thing is that the end came from “Lead Poisoning”. Their water pipes were made from lead. The common people’s goblets were made from lead also. If you look at their history, you will see all the symptoms of lead poisoning such as “Personality changes” in their rulers. After the Roman Empire collapsed, the “Dark Ages” of the Western World began. It lasted almost 900 years. It was a terrible time for people everywhere in the Western World.
Roman Days Of Week
Sunday ( “dies Solis” in Latin) is ruled by the Sun. Translation from Latin “Day of the Sun”
Monday (“dies Lunae” in Latin) is ruled by the Moon. Translation from Latin “Day of the Moon”
Tuesday (“dies Martis” in Latin) is ruled by Mars. Translation from Latin “Day of Mars” (Roman god of war)”
Wednesday (“dies Mercuri” in Latin) is ruled by Mercury. Translation from Latin “Day of Mercury” (Roman messenger of the gods.)”
Thursday (“dies Iovis” in Latin) is ruled by Jupiter. Translation from Latin “Day of Jupiter or Jove” (Roman god who created thunder and lightning.)”
Friday (“dies Veneris” in Latin) is ruled by Venus. Translation from Latin “Day of Venus” (Roman goddess of love and beauty.)”
Saturday (“dies Saturni” in Latin) is ruled by Saturn. Translation from Latin “Day of Saturn” (Roman god of agriculture.)”
