The magic of ancient Greece came alive this week as actors recreated the timeless Olympic flame-lighting ceremony in Olympia! With the Paris Games approaching, Greek actress Mary Mina transformed into a high priestess, using sunlight and a bronze mirror to ignite the sacred torch at the 2,500-year-old Temple of Hera.
Surrounded by dancers portraying mythological figures, Mina led prayers to Apollo and Zeus for global peace and a successful Paris 2024. The ritual—steeped in the same traditions used since the ancient Games—felt like a Marvel movie meets history class, blending drama with Olympic spirit!
This fiery rehearsal sets the stage for the flame's journey to France, reminding us that even modern Olympics carry the DNA of their legendary past. Will this sun-kissed fire spark new records in Paris? Stay tuned!
With the Paris Games approaching, Greek actress Mary Mina transformed into a high priestess, using sunlight and a bronze mirror to ignite the sacred torch at the 2,500-year-old Temple of Hera.
Stay tuned!
