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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).
Styx
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In Greek mythology, Styx, also called the River Styx, is a goddess and one of the rivers of the Greek Underworld. Her parents were the Titans Oceanus and Tethys, and she was the wife of the Titan Pall
Nike (mythology)
…of victory. She was the goddess of victory in battle, as well as in other kinds of contests. According to Hesiod's Theogony, she is the daughter of Styx and the Titan Pallas, and the sister of similar personifications: Zelus, Kratos, and Bia (i.e. Rivalry, Strength, and Force). Nike is little-attested…
Thetis dips Achilles in Styx, 4th century relief, Museum of Ancient Eleutherna
Thetis dips Achilles in Styx, 4th century relief, Museum of Ancient Eleutherna
Ferryman Charon embarks with the soul of the deceased. Fresco from an ancient Lucanian tomb.
Ferryman Charon embarks with the soul of the deceased. Fresco from an ancient Lucanian tomb.
Charon carries souls across the river Styx by Alexander Dmitrievich Litovchenko.
Charon carries souls across the river Styx by Alexander Dmitrievich Litovchenko.
The waters of one possible source for the mythical Styx in the Aroanian mountains.
The waters of one possible source for the mythical Styx in the Aroanian mountains.