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Description Nike

In Greek mythology, Nike (Greek: Νίκη, "Victory", pronounced [nǐːkɛː]) was a goddess who personified victory, also known as the Winged Goddess of Victory. The Roman equivalent was Victoria. Depending upon the time of various myths, she was described as the daughter of Pallas (Titan) and Styx (Water) and the sister of Kratos (Strength), Bia (Force), and Zelus (Zeal). Nike and her siblings were close companions of Zeus, the dominant deity of the Greek pantheon. According to classical (later) myth, Styx brought them to Zeus when the god was assembling allies for the Titan War against the older deities. Nike assumed the role of the divine charioteer, a role in which she often is portrayed in Classical Greek art. Nike flew around battlefields rewarding the victors with glory and fame.

Nike is seen with wings in most statues and paintings. Most other winged deities in the Greek pantheon had shed their wings by Classical times. Nike is the goddess of strength, speed, and victory. Nike was a very close acquaintance of Athena, and is thought to have stood in Athena's outstretched hand in the statue of Athena located in the Parthenon. Nike is one of the most commonly portrayed figures on Greek coins.

Names stemming from Nike include amongst others: Nicholas, Nicola, Nick, Nicolai, Nikolai, Nicolae, Nils, Klaas, Nicole, Ike, Niki, Nikita, Nika, Niketas, and Nico.

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Comments: 89

JohnlockedDancer [2018-10-23 10:42:26 +0000 UTC]

Nice!

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OutlanderAshton [2018-04-14 23:33:22 +0000 UTC]

she looks amazing! I was always a fan of Nike in Greek Mythology!

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Henke76 [2016-10-23 09:49:25 +0000 UTC]

Very good.

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Rightfield [2015-07-12 22:45:30 +0000 UTC]

She looks ticked off about something

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MichaelJFan77 [2014-05-07 20:40:47 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that's beautiful!

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Serathus In reply to MichaelJFan77 [2014-08-03 09:57:39 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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MichaelJFan77 In reply to Serathus [2014-08-03 19:58:50 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome! ^^

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PyrrhaTitana21 [2013-07-07 08:44:31 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful!!

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Serathus In reply to PyrrhaTitana21 [2013-12-02 09:33:09 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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PyrrhaTitana21 In reply to Serathus [2013-12-02 20:55:02 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure, best Nike ii have seen. Can you make one with her standing upright

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Serathus In reply to PyrrhaTitana21 [2013-12-03 05:44:41 +0000 UTC]

sure, i'll do that when i have some free time.

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PyrrhaTitana21 In reply to Serathus [2013-12-03 08:13:51 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much

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Baldur30 [2012-09-14 20:42:30 +0000 UTC]

Excelent

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Serathus In reply to Baldur30 [2012-09-17 18:14:53 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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PegasusALH [2012-05-07 07:43:03 +0000 UTC]

ummm wow, amazing.

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Serathus In reply to PegasusALH [2012-05-12 20:14:56 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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Deorse [2012-05-01 06:37:11 +0000 UTC]

Magnificent work!

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Serathus In reply to Deorse [2012-05-12 20:15:45 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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Deorse In reply to Serathus [2012-06-04 07:38:26 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome.

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meb85 [2012-03-31 07:20:34 +0000 UTC]

Great work!

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Serathus In reply to meb85 [2012-04-19 16:10:40 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot!

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ultimatede [2012-03-29 01:13:56 +0000 UTC]

A fantastic Nike, one of the most intriguing figures in Greek myth. Great work!

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Serathus In reply to ultimatede [2012-03-30 12:44:27 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot! glad u like it

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EmjeR [2012-03-27 23:24:39 +0000 UTC]

Great artwork!

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Serathus In reply to EmjeR [2012-03-30 12:44:41 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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Suez-H3 [2012-03-15 13:38:03 +0000 UTC]

Good Art

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Serathus In reply to Suez-H3 [2012-03-22 12:28:24 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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whattoput [2012-03-12 14:42:09 +0000 UTC]

Wow!! amazing


oh! are we there yet?

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Serathus In reply to whattoput [2012-03-14 11:04:11 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot my friend!

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Song-of-the-Sirens [2012-03-11 18:16:16 +0000 UTC]

This picture really captures the ideals of Nike, the attention to detail is amazing and it shows that you did your research. Awesome job!

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Serathus In reply to Song-of-the-Sirens [2012-03-14 11:10:53 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot! yeah, i did research on her.

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Song-of-the-Sirens In reply to Serathus [2012-03-15 20:24:46 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome it truly shows in the design.

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Darkendrama [2012-03-11 12:56:05 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work!

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Serathus In reply to Darkendrama [2012-03-14 11:11:49 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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GuyraPongTsuyu [2012-03-10 16:57:42 +0000 UTC]

Good job

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Serathus In reply to GuyraPongTsuyu [2012-03-11 11:51:25 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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lithinos [2012-03-10 16:31:17 +0000 UTC]

Great work!

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Serathus In reply to lithinos [2012-03-11 11:51:39 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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GuyraPongTsuyu In reply to Serathus [2012-03-11 16:37:32 +0000 UTC]

IT's beautiful

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FallenAngelItachi [2012-03-10 07:05:49 +0000 UTC]

She looks so amazingly pretty! Those hair...!

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Serathus In reply to FallenAngelItachi [2012-03-11 11:51:59 +0000 UTC]

thanks a lot!

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FallenAngelItachi In reply to Serathus [2012-03-11 12:05:24 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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gwdill [2012-03-08 15:52:16 +0000 UTC]

Well done!

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Serathus In reply to gwdill [2012-03-11 11:52:24 +0000 UTC]

thanks!

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anikettyagi [2012-03-08 08:24:08 +0000 UTC]

Awesome ..........Angel With light of Hope

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Serathus In reply to anikettyagi [2012-03-11 11:52:40 +0000 UTC]

thanks! glad u like it

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alexanormal [2012-03-08 04:54:12 +0000 UTC]

The Victory!
Just beautiful!!!

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Serathus In reply to alexanormal [2012-03-11 11:53:04 +0000 UTC]

thanks! glad u like it

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alexanormal In reply to Serathus [2012-03-11 13:04:18 +0000 UTC]

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EricThomasStudios [2012-03-08 04:13:59 +0000 UTC]

This is absolutely phenomenal! I love it!

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