Vintage Athens 2004 Official Olympic Games Gear Wallet Athena Phevos Mascots

NEW WITH ALL TAGS ATTACHED - NEVER USED - Official Athens 2004 Olympic Games Gear with Mascots Athena and Phevos About: Denim fabric wallet with full closure zipper, ID section and various inner sleeves, outer includes mascots from the Athens 2004 Games. Color: Blue Denim Size: 5.5" wide x 4" tall Mascot Names: Phevos and Athena (brother & sister) Mascot History: Inspired by the ‘daidala’, a Greek terracotta doll popular in the seventh-century B.C., the designers created Athena and Phevos to appear as smiling, bell-shaped amorphous beings, with Phevos dressed in blue and Athena in orange. The colors, according to Olympics.com, were chosen deliberately. Blue, was chosen to reference the sea and the Games’ emblem, while orange reflected the sun and the Paralympics emblem. In Greek mythology, Athena was known as the goddess of wisdom and Phevos, the god of light and music. Athena and Phevos were revealed to the public on April 4, 2002, and different poses were created to showcase the mascots engaging in spontaneous play as a reminder that participation is worth more than victory. They symbolize the pleasure of playing and the values of Olympism. The deliberately embody the unity of men and women, through equality and brotherhood. Condition: Excellent NEW Pre-Owned (NO FLAWS) *** NEW to Poshmark? sign up with referral code SUSIESFINDS for $15 OFF *** *** Fast Shipping – Clean, Smoke & Pet Free Quality Items - Top Rated Seller ***