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Q: Did the flame burn contiually in the city of hera?
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In which temple in Olympia is the olympic flame lit?

HERA


Where is the Olympic flame lit for every Olympics?

At the Temple of Hera at the site of the ancient Olympics in Olympia, Greece.


What city-state in Greece worshipped Hera?

hera was warshipped in Mycenae, sparta, Argos


In which city is the temple of Hera located?

in Olympia


What Hera object?

Hera had several things that could represent her; the Peacock, the Cow, her favorite city was Argos and she represented marriage.


What objects were associated with Hera?

Hera had several things that could represent her; the Peacock, the Cow, her favorite city was Argos and she represented marriage.


What is the meaning of the Olympic tourch?

what do you mean "dose" Before answering this question and indeed before reading the answer, it is important to know something about the origin of the torch and ancient Greece and Greek Mythology. In the original games, which were held in the city of Olympia, Greece, there was an altar that was dedicated to the godess Hera and it was here that the flame would burn continuously and for the ancient Greeks this was a divine connotation. It was thought that the flame was stolen from the gods by Prometheus. During the games, which were in honour of the Greek god Zeus, many other fires were lit at his temple and that of his wife Hera. The Olympic Torch and in particular, the flame, is a symbol of the games remembering the theft of the flame from Zeus by Prometheus.


Is Hera a patron of a city or area?

Argos was the principle place of Hera's worship. Argos was once deputed between Hera and Poseidon, but the river gods Inakhos, Kephisos and Asterion judged in favor of Hera. Poseidon made their waters disappear, only flowing after a rain.


Why was the lion so sacred to Hera?

The lion could be considered a symbol of Hera, due to her involvement regarding the Nemean Lion.


Is Hera a patron of any city or area?

Argos was the principle place of Hera's worship. Argos was once deputed between Hera and Poseidon, but the river gods Inakhos, Kephisos and Asterion judged in favor of Hera. Poseidon made their waters disappear, only flowing after a rain.


What was Hera's favorite bird tree and city?

Birds; peacock, eagle. Trees; maple, cypress. City; Argos.


What is Hera's favorite city?

Argos was the principle place of Hera's worship. Argos was once deputed between Hera and Poseidon, but the river gods Inakhos, Kephisos and Asterion judged in favor of Hera. Poseidon made their waters disappear, only flowing after a rain.