古代奥林匹克运动会点燃圣火的仪式,起源于古希腊人类自上天盗取火种的神话,在奥林匹亚宙斯Zeus神前,按宗教的仪式在祭坛上点燃火种,然后持火炬跑遍各城邦,传达奥运会即将开始的讯息。此时,各城邦都必须休战,忘掉仇恨与战争,积极准备参加奥运会的竞技比赛,因此,火炬象征着和平、光明、团结与友谊。 The ceremony of lighting the torch at the ancient Olympic Games originated from the myth that ancient Greek humans steal fire from heaven. Before the Zeus of Olympia Zeus, they set fire to the altar according to religious rituals and then torch traveled to cities and states to start the Olympic Games message. At this moment, all city states must truce, forget hatred and war, and actively prepare for participating in competitive games in the Olympic Games. Therefore, the torch symbolizes peace, light, solidarity and friendship.