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Nike of Samothrace-Small Statue-Marble Base-Winged Goddess of Victory - Daughter of Titan Pallas & Styx-Ancient Greek Art Details: Condition: New, Handmade in Greece Material: Casting stone Height: 20 cm(7.8 inches) Width: 12 cm(4.7 inches) Weight: 500 g The Winged Victory of Samothrace, one of the most famous statues at the Louvre, graces the top of the monumental Daru staircase. This spectacular setting was carefully chosen to showcase the masterpiece of Greek Hellenistic art. Ancient sculpture meets modern architecture in one of the most emblematic spots of the museum. She seems to float through the air! The Winged Victory of Samothrace is one of the rare Greek statues whose exact original location is known. It was made as an offering to the gods for a sanctuary on the Greek island of Samothrace. in Greek Mythology, Nike was the Goddess of speed, strength, & victory. Also known as Winged Goddess, Nike is often pictured as having wings. She was the child of Pallas (Titan) & Styx in most beliefs, Styx is the name of the river that separates Planet Earth from the Gates of Hell (Hades). Nike's name means Victory, & the Roman equivalent of Nike was Victoria. As the Greek goddess of Victory, Nike was closely associated with athletics & other contests, as well as warfare. (01-678-A) Check our collection of cast stone sculptures at https://www.etsy.com/shop/TalosArtifacts?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=37395385 Nike Of Samothrace-Small Statue-Marble Base-Winged Goddess Victory - Daughter Titan Pallas & Styx-Ancient Greek Art
