The pagan truth behind "Sacred Sundays" and four ritual suggestions In ancient times, our pagan ancestors (if you're of European descent) worshipped the Sun as the giver of life, light and energy. "Sunday" was consequently named after this energy and personified as a deity. Sunna, the Norse goddess of the Sun and Sol, the Roman god of purity and light are two examples. The pagans worshipped the Sun through movement, ritual, song, and celebration. Sound familiar? As is the way