Greek Mythology: Nike (Victory)
Ancient Greek Mythology, Religion, Art
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Nike was the personification of victory for the ancient Greeks. Her image appears regularly wherever there is a desire to express or glorify a victory over enemies (as in the case of war) or competitors (as in the case of athletic competitions). Gods and goddesses are often associated with Nike in order to commemorate their actions to help human achieve victory in something.
There are no examples of cults dedicated exclusively to Nike herself; instead, we find cults dedicated to a combination of both her and some other god or goddess. Examples of this include the temple dedicated to Athena Nike on the Acropolis of Athens or the temple of Zeus at Olympia.
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| Nike (Victory) in a Chariot | Nike (Victory) of Melos |
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| Nike (Victory) of Paionios | Nike (Victory) of Samothrace |
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| Nike from the Temple of Athena Nike Apteros, Acropolis | Temple of Athena Nike Apteros |
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