Boston Marathon Wreath Ceremony Opening Anthems
The talented Zoe Behrakis performs the national anthems of Greece and the United States at the Boston Marathon Wreath Ceremony held by the 26.2 Foundation, the Alpha Omega Council, and the Greek Consulate General of Boston at the View Boston.

Boston Marathon Wreath Ceremony Opening Anthems

Today I learned King Xerxes once had the ocean whipped
Imagine a king so powerful, so convinced of his own dominion, that he dared to punish the ocean itself! This is the story of Xerxes, a historical figure whose ambition clashed violently with the untamable forces of nature.

Today I learned King Xerxes once had the ocean whipped

Today I learned about Theagenes and his statue that was convicted of murder!
Today I learned about the ancient Greek athlete Theagenes. After his death, a rival athlete who held a grudge tried to vandalize his statue. The statue fell on his rival, killing him. The statue was then put on trial, convicted of murder and was exiled by being thrown into the sea. Learn the full story by watching.

Today I learned about Theagenes and his statue that was convicted of murder!