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Victory
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The term victory originally applied to warfare, and denotes success achieved in personal combat, after military operations in general or, by extension, in any competition. Success in a military campai
Eugène Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People, 1830
Eugène Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People, 1830
Johann Carl Loth: Allegory of Victory
Johann Carl Loth: Allegory of Victory
Methodist preachers are known for promulgating the doctrines of the new birth and entire sanctification to the public at events such as tent revivals
Methodist preachers are known for promulgating the doctrines of the new birth and entire sanctification to the public at events such as tent revivals and camp meetings, which they believe is the reason that God raised them up into existence.
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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…while the success in a military engagement is a tactical victory. Religion, as well as mythology, often deifies victory, as in the cases of the Greek Nike or the Roman Victoria. The victorious agent is a hero, often portrayed as engaging in hand-to-hand combat with a monster (as Saint George slaying the…
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).