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Th' expanded spheres amazing to the sight. 

 Magnificent with stars and globes of light." 



Blackstone. 



Thursday may be drawn or represented by 

 any leaf on which are placed daisies or other 

 star flowers. 



This day was dedicated to Thor, the son of 

 Odin ; we appear to have corrupted the name 

 from the Danish, Thorsgday. 



FRIDAY. 



*' Let the earth bring forth the living creature." 



The emblem of this day is an insect feeding 

 on a leaf. 



The etymology of Friday, Freds-day, is 

 derived from Freya, Frea, or Frigga, a Saxon 

 deity, who was wife to Odin. She was wor- 



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