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    • The Winged Victory of Samothrace, or the Niké of Samothrace, is a votive monument originally discovered on the island of Samothrace, north of the Aegean Sea. It is a masterpiece of Greek sculpture from the Hellenistic era, dating from the beginning of the 2nd century BC (190 BC). It is composed of a statue representing the goddess Niké (Victory), … See more

    Discovery and restorations

    In 1863, Charles Champoiseau (1830–1909), acting chief of the Consulate of France in Adrianopolis … See more

    Description

    The statue, in white Parian marble, depicts a winged woman, the goddess of Victory (Niké), alighting on the bow of a warship.
    The Nike is dressed in a long tunic (χιτών, chitôn) in a very fine fabric, with a folded flap and bel… See more

    Map of the winged victory goddess
    LocationLouvre, Paris
    Yearc. 200–190 BC 2223–2224 years ago
    Dimensions244 cm (96 in)
    TypeParian marble
    Architectural context

    The sanctuary of the Great Gods of Samothrace is located in a very narrow river valley. The buildings reserved for the Mysteries ceremonies occupied the entire bottom of the valley. From the 3rd century BC, the ent… See more

    Function, date and style

    In the sanctuary of the Great Gods of Samothrace, as in all the great pan-Hellenic shrines, the faithful offered their ex-votos, from the most modest to the most sumptuous according to their wealth. It was a way to ho… See more

    Notes

    1. ^ Janson, H.W. (1995)History of Art. 5th edn. Revised and expanded by Anthony F. Janson. London: Thames & Hudson, pp. 157–158. ISBN 0500237018
    2. ^ In Greek the statue is called the Níki tis Samothrákis (Νίκη της Σ… See more

    Bibliography

    • Badoud, Nathan (2018). "La Victoire de Samothrace, défaite de Philippe V". Revue Archéologique. 66 (2): 279–306. doi:10.3917/arch.182.0279.
    • Basch, Victor (1986). Le musée imaginaire de la marine antique.… See more

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    In Greek Mythology, Nike was the Goddess of speed, strength and victory. Also known as Winged Goddess, Nike is most often pictured as having wings. In Hesiod’s ‘Theogony’ she was the child of Pallas (Titan) and Styx.

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    Nike was the goddess of victory in Greek mythology, depicted as having wings, hence her alternative name "Winged Goddess". She was the daughter of the Titan Pallas and the goddess Styx, sister of Kratos (power), Bia (Force) and Zelus (zeal).

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    Nike is the Greek goddess of victory, symbolizing success and triumph. The daughter of the Titan Pallas and the goddess Styx, Nike’s siblings include Kratos (Strength), Bia (Force), and Zelus (Zeal). Nike’s symbols are her wings, the laurel wreath, and the palm branch, all representing aspects of victory and success.

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    In classical iconography, Nike is depicted as a fit, young, winged women with a palm frond or blade. She often carries the staff of Hermes, symbolic of her role as the messenger of Victory. But, by far, her large wings are her greatest attribute.

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    What does Winged Victory mean?
    For other uses, see Winged Victory (disambiguation). The Winged Victory of Samothrace, or the Niké of Samothrace, [ 2 ] is a votive monument originally discovered on the island of Samothrace, north of the Aegean Sea. It is a masterpiece of Greek sculpture from the Hellenistic era, dating from the beginning of the 2nd century BC (190 BC).

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    Where did the Winged Victory come from?
    This places its creation at the heart of the Hellenistic period (323 BCE-31 CE). This ancient art movement is particularly renowned for its expressive sculptures of mythological subjects in motion—an approach embodied by the Winged Victory. The 18-foot sculpture depicts Nike, the Greek goddess of victory.

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    Why is Nike a winged goddess?
    Ancient Greeks knew that for someone to serve as the patron goddess of victory, the depiction of that deity had to be done in a manner that showed all the ingredients of victory, i.e. fitness, strength, agility, and youthfulness. As a result of this, the goddess Nike was often depicted as a winged goddess.

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    Why is Victoria a Greek goddess?
    Victoria first appears during the first Punic War, as a translation or renaming of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory in peace or war. Nike would have become familiar to the Roman military as a goddess of Rome's Greek allies in the Punic Wars. She was worshipped in Magna Graecia and mainland Greece, and was a subject of Greek myth.

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    Where did the statue of the goddess of victory come from?
    The statue of the goddess of victory was excavated in 1863 CE on the Greek island of Samothrace by the French vice- consul and amateur archaeologist Charles Champoiseau. This island was home of the ancient sanctuary dedicated to the Great Gods (Megaloi Theoi in Greek).

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    What does a Greek goddess of victory represent?
    The statue, made of marble from Paros (one of the finest marbles of Greece), represents the goddess of Victory about to alight on a ship whose sailors have just won a sea battle. It probably dates to 190 BC and was commissioned to celebrate that victory.

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    Goddess and Personification of Victory. In Greek Mythology, Nike was the Goddess of speed, strength and victory. Also known as Winged Goddess, Nike is most often pictured as having wings. In Hesiod’s ‘Theogony’ she was the child …

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    Sep 27, 2024 · Nike, in ancient Greek religion, the goddess of victory, daughter of the giant Pallas and of the infernal River Styx. As an attribute of both Athena, the goddess of wisdom, and the chief god, Zeus, Nike was represented in art as a …

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    Nike was both the goddess of victory and the personification of victory itself, in both war and athletic competitions. She was rarely featured in Greek myth and had no easily definable personality or biography.

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    Jun 26, 2019 · Nike, the goddess of victory, is the only winged goddess of the Greek pantheon. Find out about her temple and her connection with Athena and Zeus.

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