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Athena and Phevos (Greek: Αθηνά, Φοίβος; pronounced and were the official mascots of the 2004 Summer Olympics and Proteas (Greek: Πρωτέας, ) 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
Their names were inspired by two Olympian Gods: Athena, goddess of wisdom and patron of the city of Athens. Phevos, the Olympian god of light and music, known as Apollo. Athena and Phevos quickly became part of Greek everyday life and impressed everyone with their presence during the Games.
The 2004 Olympics had two official mascots: Athena and Phevos (Greek pronunciation: Athina and Fivos). The sister and brother were named after Athena, the goddess of wisdom, strategy and war, and Phoebus, the god of light and music, respectively.
The Athens Games' official mascots are Phevos and Athena, who are brother and sister. Their creation was inspired by an ancient Greek doll. The names derive from two Olympian gods: Phenos,...
Phevos and Athena are two bell-shaped cartoons inspired by an ancient Greek doll. They are a brother and sister and are named after two Greek gods. "The mascots are two children...
Aug 8, 2004 · The shock comes when you learn their names: Athena and Phevos. The first you probably know; the second is typically rendered in English as Phoebus, one of the names of the ancient Greek god...
