Athens 2004 Olympic Mascot ‘Athena’

3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

Currently on view at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum

Title:: Athens 2004 Olympic Mascot ‘Athena’

Material:: Textile, Paper, Wadding, Plastic
Technique:: Embroidering, Stuffing
Dimensions:: 43.5 × 20 × 14.5 cm

Phevos and Athena, the official mascots of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, were inspired by ancient Greek terracotta dolls. Representing brotherhood, equality and Olympism, they symbolised the connection between ancient Greece and the modern Olympic Games.