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August 14, 2004
The Opening Ceremony

A performer dressed as a centaur stands beneath a Cycladic head.

The breathtaking opening ceremony brought the myths of ancient Greece to life through the magic of 21st century technology.

For 45 minutes, spectators in the Olympic Stadium sat hushed and open-mouthed as a celebration of life, love and one of the world's greatest civilisations spread out before and above them.

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