darkshadow1031 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 In my Greek mythology class, we are doing a small project were we are to find classical mythology in modern settings. I thought I could put an interesting twist on the project and focus on Greek mythology in sports logos. All I can come up with currently is the Tennesee Titans and the Toronto Argonauts, so I was hoping the board could help me come up with some more. Thanks for the help! 2002-2006 ALUMNI 2007-2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattyrc Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Grand Rapids Griffins (American Hockey League) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 The University of Central Florida's academic logo is a Pegasus and I think Middle Tennessee St. University's athletic logo has a pegasus in it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffin128 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 The Trenton Thunder of the Eastern League (minor league baseball) use a Thor/ God character in their logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideRight Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Any reference to Spartans or Trojans is a reference to Greek History, which goes hand in hand with mythology. You might also want to reference images of Mercury (winged foot as logo of Track and Field athletes). And in case you were not sure, Thor has nothing to do with Greek mythology, so skip the "Thunder" logos that use Thor as a mascot. You could also mention the modern Olympic movement and its imagery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coatsy Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 how about the dutch soccer team AFC AJAX?ajax was the greek god of victory.i'm new by the way,hi everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I don't think the logo has anything to do with mythology, but... Nike?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 how about the dutch soccer team AFC AJAX?ajax was the greek god of victory.i'm new by the way,hi everyone. You might also want to reference images of Mercury Phoenix Mercury -- WNBA Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffin128 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Any reference to Spartans or Trojans is a reference to Greek History, which goes hand in hand with mythology. You might also want to reference images of Mercury (winged foot as logo of Track and Field athletes). And in case you were not sure, Thor has nothing to do with Greek mythology, so skip the "Thunder" logos that use Thor as a mascot. You could also mention the modern Olympic movement and its imagery. You are correct that I am wrong about Thor, but you are also wrong about Mercury He is a Roman God not a Greek God. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffin128 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 The Seattle Mariners used an upside down Trident for their logo for like 10 years. The trident is the weapon of the Greek god of the ocean Poseidon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshadow1031 Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 Any reference to Spartans or Trojans is a reference to Greek History, which goes hand in hand with mythology. You might also want to reference images of Mercury (winged foot as logo of Track and Field athletes). And in case you were not sure, Thor has nothing to do with Greek mythology, so skip the "Thunder" logos that use Thor as a mascot. You could also mention the modern Olympic movement and its imagery. You are correct that I am wrong about Thor, but you are also wrong about Mercury He is a Roman God not a Greek God. Hermes is the Greek equivalent of Mercury. The Romans stole (or incorperated) most of Greek mythology and made it thier own. Thanks everybody for the suggestions, its really helping! 2002-2006 ALUMNI 2007-2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-Rich Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 The Greco-Roman Gods are for all intents and purposes interchangeable-- the myths and attributes for each were the same but the names changed (except for Apollo, who for some reason had the same name). Zeus=Jupiter, Mercury=Hermes, Poseidon= Neptune, Hephaestus=Vulcan, etc. Although three of these involve the Roman counterparts to Greek named deities, these are appropriate:Neptunes?old Norfolk Continental Football League TeamVulcans?old Birmingham World Football League TeamApollos ? old Atlanta NASL team as well as an old Houston CHL teamMercurys ? old Toledo IHL teamI?m not sure the Phoenix Mercury WNBA team directly refers to the deity. With the Phoenix Suns being the men?s team, I always took it to refer more to either (1) the planet closest to the sun, or (2) heat, as in referring to the Mercury in a thermometer. Speaking of Phoenix, that mythological bird was also present in some Greco-Roman Mythology, and ?Phoenix? (singularly) is the team name of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Elon College, and Wilson College in Pennsylvania.The women?s teams at Claremont-Mudd-Scripps College in California are called the Athenas.Olympians, Olympics Olympique and Olympiqueshave all been used, of course referring to either the (1) the godlike deities of Mt. Olympus or (2) referring to the Olympic Games.Lawless High School in New Orleans was the Pythians (was, as they were located in the Lower 9th Ward and were inundated during Katrina). The Pythian Games were the forerunners to the Olympic games, and were similarly ?godly? inspired. Apparently there was a Central Valley USISL team called the Hydra. Several high school teams in America use the name Centaurs. Nike was the winged Greek goddess of victory. Ajax was a greek warrior king and compatriot of Achilles during the Trojan War, mentioned in The Illiad. It is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopard88 Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 I?m not sure the Phoenix Mercury WNBA team directly refers to the deity. With the Phoenix Suns being the men?s team, I always took it to refer more to either (1) the planet closest to the sun, or (2) heat, as in referring to the Mercury in a thermometer. I think you're right on this, however neither the planet nor the metallic element would have their name if it weren't for the messenger of the gods. Both were named because of the speed attributed to Mercury. So, at least indirectly, . . . Most Liked Content of the Day -- February 15, 2017, August 21, 2017, August 22, 2017 ///// Proud Winner of the CCSLC Post of the Day Award -- April 8, 2008 Originator of the Upside Down Sarcasm Smilie -- November 1, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie_delini Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 ah, thank you for correcting the mistake about Ajax - he was the second greatest warrior in the Greek army at Troy next to Achilles - they were also good friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmered Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 Hey darkshadow, I guess everyone on here is going to think sports logos are more interesting than Greek Mythologoy, but could you put a copy of your work online, maybe even in the forum here.I'd love to see how this thing works out. Oh, and I've got a site.Footy Jumpers Dot Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Needschat Posted February 1, 2006 Share Posted February 1, 2006 There was also the New York Apollo of the second American Soccer League, a team that had evolved from the New York Greeks team Oh what could have been.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkshadow1031 Posted February 2, 2006 Author Share Posted February 2, 2006 First and foremost I would like to thank the board members for all their helpful suggestions. Unfortunately, I could not come up with the five examples of Greek mythology in modern settings pertaining exclusively to sports logos. I had to include some non-sports examples, but I am pleased with my work. The short form of my project goes as follows:1. Midas ? Automotive company/King with the golden touch2. Titans ? NFL team/Passionate war gods3. Ajax ? Cleaning detergent & Dutch Soccer Team/Trojan War hero (thanks coatsy!)4. Argonauts ? CFL team/Jason and the Argonauts5. Apollo ? NASA space missions/God of light and intelligenceOnce again I would like to personally thank all the suggestions and submissions. Anyone who wishes to see my full project, please drop me a PM. I will be happy to send out the Word document (it is short). Thanks again! 2002-2006 ALUMNI 2007-2009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJ_Barlik Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Also, don't forget about the Berlin Thunder of NFL Europe who use Thor as an alternate logo. (Try Google for this logo - scan for "Berlin Thunder" or "Berlin NFLE"). And if I'm not mistaken, the USFL Oakland Invaders used a hand with a lightning bolt in it. You might also scan for "generic" wordmarks and find which ones which contain sports logos - like "Apollos" and "Zeus" and stuff like that. 5-time Defending NL East Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordie_delini Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Try any one of the Greek league soccer teams/logos - i.e. Olympiakos Piraeus, etcLet's not forget the USC Trojans - major references there (Iliad, Odysey) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winghaz Posted February 2, 2006 Share Posted February 2, 2006 Heck, the Olympics themselves have a lot to do with Greek mythology.They were held at the base of Mount Olympus, where Greeks believed the Greek gods dwelled. And the Games were played in tribute to Zeus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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