Modern Olympic (1896) medal pulls on Ancient Olympics tradition
This medal from the 1896 Olympics illustrates the conscious associations between the revived Olympics and the Ancient Greek Games. The obverse (left) shows the Athenian Acropolis and Parthenon.
The reverse (right) shows Zeus holding a globe, upon which stands the goddess of victory (Nike) brandishing a wild olive branch.
Ancient Games
History
Origin
Modern Games
2021 World Games Health Concerns
A key difference between Ancient and Modern Olympics
The Legacy
Bridging past and present
Ancient Olympics
Modern Olympics
Olympic coin
Key similarity between Ancient and Modern Olympics
Key similarity between Ancient and Modern Games
Ancient Olympics
Olympic controversies
History
Origin
Modern Games
2021 World Games Health Concerns
A key difference between Ancient and Modern Olympics
The Legacy
Bridging past and present
Ancient Olympics
Modern Olympics
Olympic coin
Key similarity between Ancient and Modern Olympics
Key similarity between Ancient and Modern Games
Ancient Olympics
Olympic controversies