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Angel of Independence
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The Angel of Independence, most commonly known by the shortened name El Ángel and officially known as Monumento a la Independencia, is a victory column on a roundabout on the major thoroughfare of Pas
Angel de la independencia 170409
Angel de la independencia 170409
Nike on column top
Nike on column top
Inauguration of the Independence Monument, 1910
Inauguration of the Independence Monument, 1910
The sculpture of the monument, having fallen after the 1957 Mexico earthquake.
The sculpture of the monument, having fallen after the 1957 Mexico earthquake.
Nike (mythology)
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In Greek mythology and ancient religion, Nike is the personification of the abstract concept of victory. She was the goddess of victory in battle, as well as in other kinds of contests. According to H
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…eagles with extended wings from the Mexican coat of arms used at the time. Crowning the column is a 6.7 metres (22 ft) statue by Enrique Alciati of Nike, the Greek goddess of Victory. Like other similar victory columns around the world, it is made of bronze covered with 24k gold (restored in 2006), and…
The Nike of Paionios, Olympia, Archaeological Museum (c. 420 BC).
The Nike of Paionios, Olympia, Archaeological Museum (c. 420 BC).
Nike striding between two youths with spears; Archaeological Museum of Rhodes 15590 (c. 550–500 BC).
Nike striding between two youths with spears; Archaeological Museum of Rhodes 15590 (c. 550–500 BC).
A flying Nike holding a helmet and shield; Copenhagen, National Museum of Denmark 1222 (c. 475–425).
A flying Nike holding a helmet and shield; Copenhagen, National Museum of Denmark 1222 (c. 475–425).
Nike moving right, holds a tainia in both hands, while a crowned youth (victorious athlete?) running to the left, holds an ivy branch in his left hand
Nike moving right, holds a tainia in both hands, while a crowned youth (victorious athlete?) running to the left, holds an ivy branch in his left hand; New York, Metropolitan Museum of Art 28.167 (c. 460–450 BC).