Ancient Olympia, Greece - Hellenic Republic
GREEK PRIESTESSES CARRY THE OLYMPIC FLAME DURING CEREMONY IN ANCIENT OLYMPIA.
Greek actresses, dressed in white robes as the priestesses, carry the Olympic Flame after it was lit by the sun's rays in a parabolic mirror during the traditional Olympic lighting ceremony in ancient Olympia March 25, 2004. The Olympic Torch Relay started its trip around the globe, to last 78 days and more than 78,000 km before the beginning of the Games in Athens on August 13. REUTERS/Yannis Behrakis REUTERS YB/FMS