Nike (mythology)

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In the ancient Greek religion, Nike Representation in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) "> [n: k ?:] ) is a goddess who personifies victory. The match in Rome is Victoria. He is variously described as the daughter of Titan Pallas and the goddess Styx, and sister of Kratos (Strength), Bia (Force), and Zelus (Zeal).

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Etymology

Word ???? nik? is an uncertain etymology. R. S. P. Beekes has suggested the Pre-Greek origin.

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Ancient reference

Nike and his brothers were Zeus's close friends, the dominant god of the Greek god. According to the classical myth (later), Styx takes them to Zeus when the god gathers the allies for Titanomachy against the older god. Nike takes on the role of a divine coachman, a role in which he is often depicted in Classical Greek art. Nike flying around the battlefield rewards victory with glory and fame, symbolized by a series of laurel leaves (bay leaf).

Nike is seen with wings in most of the statues and paintings, with one of the most famous being the Winged Victory of Samothrace. Most other winged gods in the Greek pantheon had unleashed their wings in Classical times. Nike is the goddess of strength, speed, and victory. Nike is a very close acquaintance of Athena, and is thought to stand in Athens' hands stretched across the statue of Athena located in the Parthenon. Nike is also one of the most commonly depicted figures on Greek coins.

Nike, Nikola, Nicole, Niki, Nikita, Nikole, Ike, Niki, Nikita, Nikitas, Nika, Nieke, Naike, Niketas, Nikki, Nike, Nikola, Nikolaos, Nicholas, Nicola, Nico, and Veronica.

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Contemporary usage

• In a modern sports competition, marathons are based on the myth of a Greek soldier, Pheidippides, who ran 26 miles from the Battle of Marathon back to Athens, to inform them that the Greeks had defeated the Persians. The timing of this info is very important for the Greeks to win the rest of the war. Famous, Pheidippedes ran alone beyond endurance, reached the Athens square and shouted " Nike! ", then fell dead. This story greatly contributes to the modern consciousness and the use of the word.
• Sports equipment company Nike, Inc. named after the Greek goddess Nike.
• The Nike Project, the American anti-aircraft missile system is named after the Nike goddess.
• The figure of Nike with the ship is the first FIFA World Cup trophy design, also known as the Jules Rimet trophy.
• Due to the design of Giuseppe Cassioli for the Summer Olympics of 1928, the front face of every Olympic medal bearing a Nike statue holding a palm leaf in his right hand and a victor's victory crown to his left.
• The goddess appears on the emblem of the University of Melbourne.
• Spirit of Ecstasy, the hood ornaments used by Rolls-Royce car manufacturers are inspired by Nike.
• The Titanic Engineers' Memorial, Southampton describes Nike blessing engineers from RMS Titanic to stay at their post while the ship sank.
• Honda motorcycle company logo inspired by Nike goddess.

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See also

• Winged Victory of Samothrace
• Victory Altar
• Nike from Paeonius
• ÃÆ' ngel de la Independencia

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References

• Smith, William; Greek Dictionary and Roman Antiquities . William Smith, LLD. William Wayte. G. E. Marindin. Albemarle Street, London. John Murray. 1890. Online version at Perseus Digital Library.

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External links

• Media related to Nike on Wikimedia Commons
• Definition of Nike dictionary in Wiktionary
• Theoi Project: Nike
• Nike Goddess

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