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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
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).
Titanomachy
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In Greek mythology, the Titanomachy was a ten-year war fought in ancient Thessaly, consisting of most of the Titans fighting against the Olympians and their allies. The war was fought to decide which
Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem, The Fall of the Titans, 1596–1598.
Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem, The Fall of the Titans, 1596–1598.
Rhea giving the rock to Cronus, 19th-century painted frieze by Karl Friedrich Schinkel.
Rhea giving the rock to Cronus, 19th-century painted frieze by Karl Friedrich Schinkel.
Joachim Wtewael, The Battle Between the Gods and the Titans, oil on copper, 1600
Joachim Wtewael, The Battle Between the Gods and the Titans, oil on copper, 1600
A possible Titanomachy: A beardless Zeus is depicted launching a thunderbolt against a kneeling figure (a Titan?) at the Gorgon pediment from the Temp
A possible Titanomachy: A beardless Zeus is depicted launching a thunderbolt against a kneeling figure (a Titan?) at the Gorgon pediment from the Temple of Artemis in Corfu as exhibited at the Archaeological Museum of Corfu.