1. LOS DÍAS DE LA SEMANA – Origen Days of the Week - Origin

2. L U N E S LUNES: from the Latín "lunae diez” = day of the moon
luna = moon
Some cultures use lunar months as a way to determine calendar.
Some consider moon as having affect on human behavior.
First day of week for Spanish speakers.

3. M A R T E S From Latin “martis dies“ = day of Mars Mars – god of war
Ares – Greek versión
Martial Arts
Planet Mars

4. M I É R C O L ES MIÉRCOLES: from Latin "mercuri dies" = Mercury day
God of business and travel
Greek versión = Hermes
Planet Mercury

5. J U E V E S JUEVES: from Latín "jovis dies“ = Jupiter’s day
Greek version = Zeus.
God of sky, light, atmosphere.
Planet Jupiter.

6. V I E R N E S VIERNES: Latin "veneris dies“ = Venus day.
Greek version is Aphrodite
Goddess of love and fertility
Planet Venus

7. S Á B A D O SÁBADO: Hebrew for “sabbath" = “rest” Hebrew roots
For Jews and residents of Israel = last day of week

8. D O M I N G O DOMINGO: from Latín "dominicus dies“ = day of Lord
Christian roots
Lord means “master of house, ruler”
Like the English words “dominate”, “dominion”, “domain” related to ruling
Last day of week for Spanish speakers (day of rest)

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