What does the olive wreath represent in the Olympics?
What does the olive wreath represent in the Olympics? During the ancient Olympic Games, athletes who emerged victorious were awarded 'Kotinos' or olive wreaths, which were considered a sacred prize in Greece, representing the highest honour. In 1896, the long-lost tradition of ancient Greece, the Olympic Games was reborn in Athens. Why victors were awarded with a wreath cut from the sacred olive tree of Zeus? As a matter of fact, it was widely believed that the wreath added magical qualities to the athlete. The victor became the favorite of the gods, because he had won with their assistance. This...