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waheedanjum


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Subject : Etymology of the days
Monday :
It is the abbreviated form of moon-day

Tuesday :
Both Romans and Anglo-saxons dedicated this day to the god of war

Wednesday :
It is derived from Anglo-Saxon chief god woden.

Thursday :
It is derived from Thore the god of thunder

Friday :
It is derived from Friga the goddess of married love

Saturday :
It is a shortened form of saturn`s day

Sunday :
Day devoted for the worship of sun


Etymology of the Months


January :
Named after god janus

February :
Name after Februalia

March :
Derived from Mars (the god of war)

April :
Derived from latin word Aperire meaning buds

May :
Named after Maria ( goddess of growth of plants )

June :
Taken from Latin word Juvenis ( youth )

July :
Named after Julius Caesar

August :
Named after Augustus (First Roman Emperor)

September :
Adopted from Latin word septem (seven)

October :
Derived from Latin word Octo (eight)

November :
Adopted from Latin word Novem ( Nine )

December :
Derived from Latin word Decem ( Ten )

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Posted on December, 07 2011 11:05:37 AM


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Posted on December, 07 2011 02:08:46 PM

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