What is the symbolism of the Olympic flame?
What is the symbolism of the Olympic flame?
The flame represents the fire that Prometheus stole from the god Zeus in Greek mythology. Prometheus then gave the gift of fire to humanity, which helped it grow towards civilisation. The tradition of lighting a flame during the Games started way back in Ancient Greece.
What was the Olympic torch used for?
A modern invention inspired by practices from ancient Greece, the Olympic Torch Relay heralds the start of the Olympic Games and transmits a message of peace and friendship along its route.
Is the Olympic torch so important?
The flame is one of the most important symbols of the Olympic Games. It represents the fire Prometheus stole from the Greek god Zeus. In fact, the tradition of lighting a flame started in ancient Greece. The relay ends at the site of that year’s Olympic Games.
Who lit the Olympic flame in 2020?
Naomi Osaka
People who have lit the Olympic cauldron
| Games | Location | Lighter |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Summer | Rio de Janeiro | Vanderlei Cordeiro de Lima (stadium cauldron) |
| Jorge Gomes (public cauldron) | ||
| 2018 Winter | Pyeongchang | Yuna Kim |
| 2020 Summer | Tokyo | Naomi Osaka (stadium cauldron) |
How long does a torch last in real life?
Light the torch with a steady, open flame like a lighter or a campfire. It will take 30 seconds or so to light, but soon the entire torch head will be engulfed in flames. The average torch will burn for about 20 minutes.
How long does a torch lighter last?
In general, sealed, butane canisters do not go bad; in fact, the consensus is that they will last for up to ten years or sometimes even more.
How do torches stay lit in rain?
The torch can survive rain as long as it’s not “bucketfuls” of water – rain simply evaporates off. If the torch was dropped into water off the side of a boat it would go out but the Torch Team have spares. If there was lightning, the relay might be stopped for safety reasons.