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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The Greek word for Nike, [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%CE%9D%CE%AF%CE%BA%CE%B7 Νίκη], literally means 'victory'.
*The Greek word for Nike, [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/%CE%9D%CE%AF%CE%BA%CE%B7 Νίκη], literally means 'victory'.
*In some works, Nike is described as the daughter of [[Ares]] while in others, she's the daughter of the {{Wiki|Titan (mythology)|Titan}} {{Wiki|Pallas (Titan)|Pallas}} and the goddess [[Styx]].
*In some works, Nike is described as the daughter of [[Ares]] while in others, she's the daughter of the [[Titan]] {{Wiki|Pallas (Titan)|Pallas}} and the goddess [[Styx]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

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Statue of Nike within Cyrene

Nike, also known as Victoria in Roman mythology, is the Greek goddess and personification of victory.

History

Throughout history Nike has often been depicted with wings and a laurel wreath.[1] [2] Her image was also a common motif on many Greek coins. [citation needed]

In the 5th century BCE statues of Nike were common adornments on buildings, especially on temples.[2] This practice was still ongoing during the 1st century BCE in Greek settlements, for example Cyrene in Cyrenaica.[1]

Trivia

  • The Greek word for Nike, Νίκη, literally means 'victory'.
  • In some works, Nike is described as the daughter of Ares while in others, she's the daughter of the Titan Pallas and the goddess Styx.

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Appearances

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