Proteas

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Proteas is a seahorse that is to convey the nature of the competitions and the athletes’ constant goal of achieving excellency. He was the official mascot of the 2004 Summer Paralympics, held in Athens, Greece. He was created along the creative lines of Athena and Phevos.

When

First attested
2004 CE
Attested period
2004 – 2004
Historical notes
Mascot of the 2004 Summer Paralympics.

Relationships

co occurs with
Athena, Phevos

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Sources

Source passages

“said that the mascots "mock the spiritual values of the Hellenic Civilization by degrading these same holy personalities that were revered during the ancient Olympic Games. For these reasons we have proceeded to legal action demanding the punishment of those responsible."”

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