|
|
Who wrote the Olympic theme song, and what is it called?
Question
#14800. Asked by an alias.
|
The Gorm
|
The Gorm says: Originally in Greek the Olympic Anthem is called Cantata by Costis Palamas Immortal spirit of antiquity, Father of the true, beautiful and good, Descend, appear, shed over us thy light Upon this ground and under this sky Which has first witnessed thy unperishable fame Give life and animation to those noble games! Throw wreaths of fadeless flowers to the victors In the race and in the strife! Create in our breasts, hearts of steel! In thy light, plains, mountains and seas See the Olympic Museum website Shine in a roseate hue and form a vast temple To which all nations throng to adore thee, Oh immportal spirit of antiquity! Tue Dec 04 12:14:05 CST 2001 Sorry, left off the URL which is http://www.museum.olympic.org/scripts/the_games/intro_e.asp?Id_game=39 Tue Dec 04 12:15:32 CST 2001 (Reposted as one entry - McG)
|
Create a Free
FunTrivia ID to add
to,
request more/new answers, or
edit this entry
Other Similar Questions & Answers
Suggested Related FunTrivia Quizzes - 90,000 currently online
"Ask FunTrivia" is for entertainment purposes only, and answers offered are unverified and unchecked by
FunTrivia. We cannot guarantee the accuracy or veracity of ANY statement posted. Feel free to post an updated
response
if you feel that an answer is inadequate or incorrect. Please
thoroughly research items where accuracy is important to you using multiple reliable sources. By accessing our
website, you agree to be bound by our terms of service.
|