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Athena and Phevos ( Greek: Αθηνά, Φοίβος; pronounced [aθiˈna] and [ˈfivos] were the official mascots of the 2004 Summer Olympics and Proteas ( Greek: Πρωτέας, [proˈte.as]) was the official mascot of the 2004 Summer Paralympics, both held in Athens, Greece.
Phevos and Athena. The names of the two mascots are a reference to two gods of Olympus: “Phevos” is another name for Apollo, the god of light and music; Athena is the goddess of wisdom and protector of the city of Athens. The two mascots thus symbolise the link between Ancient Greece and the Olympic Games of the modern era. Description.
Athena and Phevos were two children, a sister and a brother, related to ancient Greece. The source of their inspiration was an ancient Greek doll from the 7th century BC.
Mar 13, 2012 · For their first games in the modern era since 1896, the Greeks sought to emphasize their connection to the ancient games by basing their mascots on a figurine from thousands of years ago, and...
Jun 3, 2023 · The 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, embraced their rich historical heritage with mascots “Athena” and “Phevos.” These mascots were inspired by ancient Greek pottery and represented the gods and goddesses of Greek mythology.
Phevos and Athena are brother and sister The mascots for the 2004 Olympic Games to be held in Athens have been unveiled. Phevos and Athena are two bell-shaped cartoons inspired by an...
Their names are of two Olympian gods: Phevos, the Olympian god of light and music, known as Apollo; and Athena, goddess of wisdom and patron of the city of Athens. Phevos and Athena represent the values of Olympism: participation, brotherhood, equality, cooperation and fair play.
