1. Symbolism III A. Norse Mythology B. Egyptian Mythology C. Mythical Allusions By Don L. F. Nilsen And Alleen Pace Nilsen 1

2. A. Norse Mythology 2

3. Norse Mythology: Woden and Frigga 3

4. The Valkyries and Valhalla 4

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6. Freyja and Thor 6

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8. The Sun and the Moon 8

9. 9 Mythological Contributions to Days of the Week: Monday (moon) Tuesday (Norse: Tyr, god of single combat) Wednesday (Norse: Woden, chief god) Thursday (Norse: Thor) Friday (Norse: Fria) Saturday (Greek Titan: Saturn) Sunday (sun)

10. B. Egyptian Mythology 10

11. Egyptian gods: Ossiris and Isis Notice Eyes, Ankh, Crook, Flail, Beard 11

12. Isis & Egyptian Symbols 12

13. Anubis: god of the Dead 13

14. Nut 14

15. Seth and Horace 15

16. Eye of Horace on Dollar Bill and Count Olaf’s Ankle 16

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18. The Sphinx 18

19. C. Mythical Allusions in Present-Day English and Other Languages 19

20. 20 Mythological Contributions to Planets in the Solar System: Mercury (Roman messenger god) Venus (Roman god of love) Earth Mars (Roman god of war) Jupiter (Greek Titan) Saturn (Greek Titan) Uranus (Greek Titan) Neptune (Roman god of the sea) Pluto (Greek god of the underworld)

21. Solar System Where is Pluto? 21

22. 22 Mythological Contributions to Days of the Month: January (Greek: Janus, god of doors) February (Latin: Februum, god of purification) March (Greek: Mars, god of war) April (Latin: Aprilis: opening of Spring) May (Latin: Maia, goddess of fertility) June (Greek: Juno, chief female god) July (Latin: Julius Caesar) August (Latin: Caesar Augustus) September (Latin: sept-, seven) October (Latin: oct-, eight) November (Latin: nov-, nine) December (Latin: dec-, ten)

23. 23 Mythological Contributions to Signs of the Zodiac: Aries (Ram) Taurus (Bull) Gemini (Twins [Caster & Polux]) Cancer (Crab) Leo (Lion) Virgo (Virgin) Libra (Balance, Scales) Scorpio (Scorpion) Sagittarius (Archer, Centaur) Capricorn (Horn of Goat) Aquarius (Water) Pisces (Fish)

24. Goldilocks Planets 24

25. Roman and Greek gods in Young Adult Literature 25

26. Happy Hunting Grounds Valhalla & Heaven 26

27. Christmas, Christanity and Mithras We wish you a Merry Mithras: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSm7YPMQOSo 27