Title: Greek myths: A continuing influence on modern life | KidsNews
Headings: How Greek Mythology continues to have a large influence on our modern lives
How Greek Mythology continues to have a large influence on our modern lives
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Content: Versace: the fashion house has Medusa as its logo after founder Gianna Versace likened his clothing to the mythical creature in that it had “fatal attraction”. THE MODERN OLYMPICS
The Olympic Games started in Ancient Greece in the city of Olympia. The participants were the city-states of Ancient Greece and its colonies. The Olympic Games were held every four years in honour of Zeus, the King of the Gods. The prizes for winning were fame and glory. Statues of the winners were built and sometimes the winners’ faces were even put on coins. The Olympics of Ancient Greece lasted from the 8th century BCE to the 4th century BCE before dying out. media_camera
Australian swimmer Ian Thorpe swims past the Olympic rings at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Inspired by the ancient Olympics, Baron Pierre de Coubertin revived the event by founding the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on June 23, 1894, and the modern Olympic Games were born.