Chapter 127 torch walk

torch walk Torchwalking is a competitive sport held by the ancient Greeks, we can often learn from the ancient Greek Images of this sport, seen on bottles and coins, show a muscular man carrying a torch, walking or riding gallop on horseback.Since this kind of competition is always held in the dark, one can imagine the tense situation at that time. and stimulation.Once upon a time, there was a good series of literature and art published in the United States, and such an image was used as a commercial The symbol implies the meaning of passing the torch of wisdom to others. The Olympic Games being held in Australia now was originally held by the ancient Greeks.

Olympic sports spirit, so there is also a ceremony to pass the torch and light the torch before the opening ceremony, and After the torch was lit in Greece, it was carried by athletes all the way, from land and air to Australia of.However, during the delivery this time, because the British and French allied forces were invading Egypt, they were supposed to fly over the Egyptian territory. The plane carrying the Olympic torch had to be diverted.Regarding this point, it can be said that it is a bit contrary Against the Olympic spirit, because the ancient Greeks held the Olympic Games, the participating states

There is a sacred covenant, that is, on the way between players, if two countries are at war, they will also temporarily When the hostile behavior was stopped, the players were allowed to pass freely. The ancient Greeks called the torch race "Lambardi Tromia", which is a unique activity for young people. This kind of competition, most of which are held in Athens, the route is from the front of the holy temple of Prometheus in the suburbs. Departure, has been running into the city of Athens.Since Prometheus was the first to steal fire from heaven to the world, Thanks to the great god of mankind (in order to help mankind for this feat, he was given the condor pecking meat in the sky.

torture, is one of the most moving parts of Greek mythology), so the torch walk is done with his holy temple From the starting point, the young contestants lit a torch from the altar of Brother Prometheus in the dark, and then they started Holding a blazing torch, he ran towards the city of Athens. The first one who could reach the gate of the city without the torch not going out was You. winner. The contestants holding the torches sprinted in the night wind, and they wanted to run fast without extinguishing the torches. In addition to physical agility, it also requires considerable brains.In addition, the torchwalking in ancient Greece also

There is a characteristic, that is, besides the contestants holding the torch, there are also many empty-handed young people. They also catch up from behind. If they can catch up with the torch runners, according to the regulations of this competition, at this time the torch The torch should be handed over to the person who catches up, and he will take the torch and continue running. If there are others in vain The hand caught him, and he should pass the torch to this man too.So the game becomes a competition Very intense and fair meaningful exercise. The torchwalking of the ancient Greeks has always been a symbol of conveying wisdom and light. "Sexual Psychology"

In the postscript to the final volume of his great work, Ellis England, the author of "Studies", discusses the Athenian torch-walking The implied meaning of life has been praised in this way: "In the moral world, we ourselves are bearers of light, and the program of cosmic evolution It is realized in our flesh and blood.In a short time, if we choose ourselves, we have We can use light to illuminate the darkness that surrounds us on the road.As the ancient torch went away- - This is exactly what Lycledius thinks is the symbol of all life - We took the torch, along the line

We ran forward, and soon someone came from behind and caught up with us.The skills we should have are as follows Ho passed the burning torch into his hand, bright and steady, and we ourselves faded into blackness go in secret".