A statue of Nike at the pinnacle of the Tomb of Battos
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. Of special note is the victory column near the Marathon Beach in Attika, erected following the Battle of Marathon in 490 BCE.[2]
The practice of adorning buildings with statues of Nike was still ongoing during the 1st century BCE in Greek settlements, for example Cyrene in Cyrenaica.[1]
Trivia[]
- The statues of Nike depicted in Origins are based on the Winged Victory of Samothrace, particularly a 1890s reconstruction.[3]
- The statue of Nike from Origins is also used in Valhalla.
- 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.
Gallery[]
Nike in the night of the Agora of Cyrene
Nike featured on a gold ring dated between 400 and 350 BCE
A statue of Nike at the ruins of Wycham
Appearances[]
- Assassin's Creed: Origins (statue only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey (statue only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla (statue only)
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