https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences A list of my References I found in today's world. en-us 2021-01-26 17:22:26 UTC 2025-11-18 10:46:19 UTC hello@padlet.com nchen2026 https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128034832 In the logo of StarBucks, the character in it is actually a siren singer from Greek mythology! These can be found in some Greek myths such as Odysseus's journey to get home after the trojan war. Starbucks thinks that when you eat or drink here, you will instantly fall in love with it. ]]> 2021-01-26 17:41:00 UTC https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128034832 nchen2026 https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128037243 Of course, this is a reference to the goddess of victory. They say that if you have their gear you can win the given sports you’re playing. 

]]> 2021-01-26 17:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128037243 nchen2026 https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128040139 This refers to King Midas in Greek mythology. The company says that if you have these tires on your car, it will be better than gold. ]]> 2021-01-26 17:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128040139 nchen2026 https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128043513 This Football club is related to Ares. (The club also is in Greece). This football club is one of the most successful Football clubs out of all Greece. They named themselves this to bring fear into their enemies on the field. ]]> 2021-01-26 17:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128043513 nchen2026 https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128046807 This company is related to Mars (Aka Ares). The Mars candy company tries to battle against hunger with the funds they get from their sales, similar to how Ares battles against other people, gods, and monsters. ]]> 2021-01-26 17:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128046807 nchen2026 https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128072278 This company is related to the mountain the Greek Gods lived on (Mt. Olympus). The owner liked the name of the company and thinks Powerful gods = Powerful cameras.  ]]> 2021-01-26 17:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128072278 nchen2026 https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128075100 Apollo the movie theater company is related to the god Apollo. A lot of “Godlike” people were shown at this theater. ]]> 2021-01-26 17:48:01 UTC https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128075100 nchen2026 https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128078769 Because Mercury (Or Hermes) never failed delivering messages and things, if you bought a car from Mercury they say it would arrive quickly and safely. ]]> 2021-01-26 17:48:39 UTC https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128078769 nchen2026 https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128084801 Atlas is related to the Greek titan Atlas. Zeus made him hold the heavens separate from the Earth. The company hopes you think they are as strong as the titan. If Atlas can hold the heavens, they can carry your stuff no matter where you go. ]]> 2021-01-26 17:49:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128084801 nchen2026 https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128090645 This team name is related to the Greek group, the Spartans. They were said to be the strongest and fierce group of Greeks. Like Spartans, this team fights fiercely to win their games they play. ]]> 2021-01-26 17:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/nchen2026/GreekReferences/wish/1128090645