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Thor's Day Greeting Sparkles Pagan Roots of Thursday
Original: Happy Þūnresdæg (Thor’s Day), everyone! ______________________ # atheism # faith # god
A social media user wished everyone a happy 'Þūnresdæg', the Old English name for Thursday meaning Thor's Day, prompting discussion of the Norse god Thor and the pagan origins behind the weekday's name. The greeting carries a secular, atheist framing, highlighting how the days of the week still bear traces of pre-Christian religion.
Why now: Playful reminder of Thursday's pagan etymology resonates in atheist and secular conversations online
Evidence
- Happy Þūnresdæg (Thor’s Day), everyone! ______________________ # atheism # faith # god · tomcapuder@universeodon.com · 1
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