Olympic Phryge: this is the mascot of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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In addition to athletes, Paris 2024 Olympic Games They will have another hero. We define Olympic Phryge, the mascot chosen by the organization.

Its origin is from the traditional small Phrygian hats. (bonnet phrygien, in French). The name and design were chosen as symbols of freedom and to represent allegorical figures of the French Republic.

The Olympic Phryge is decorated in blue, white and red -the colors of the famous French tricolor flag-, with the golden logo of Paris 2024 on his chest.

The Phrygian caps of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic mascots are based on a symbol of freedom throughout France’s history.

They are a common reference for French citizens, including the art world (as a metaphor for freedom), and a symbol of the Republic in French institutions. Phrygian caps can be seen on the iconic figure of Marianne in all the town halls in the country, and even on everyday objects in France, such as coins or stamps.

They are also an international symbol of freedom, since they were worn by freed slaves in Roman times and can be seen on various emblems of North and South America. Also known as the cap of liberty, the Phrygian cap became one of the symbols of the French Republic.

The motto of the Olympic Phryge and Paralympic Phryge is ‘Alone we are faster, but together we go further’and they represent the way that pets, and people around the world, can improve each other by working together.

Source: La Verdad

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