Nike in Greek mythology was the Goddess of Victory. The Nike of Samothrace, discovered in 1863, is estimated to have been created around 200-190 BCE. It is 8 feet (2.44 metres) high. It was created to not only honor the goddess, Nike, but to honor a sea battle. It conveys a sense of action and triumph as well as portraying artful flowing drapery through its features which the Greeks considered ideal beauty.Her parents were the Titan Pallas and the Oceanic Styx.But she helped Zeus won the the battle between the Olympians and the Titans.For this reason,she became the sympol of victory in many areas of ancient Greece,including military,athletics and other contests.
Nike on her Chariot Handmade Bronze Plated Statue (16.5X26cm/6.49”X10.23” Tall)
102.00 €
Nike the Goddess of Victory with her chariot.
SKU: 2225
Categories: Bronze Plated, Statues & Busts
Weight | 2.57 kg |
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Dimensions | 21 × 24 × 38 cm |
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