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21-MAR-2011

Side museum march 2012 4128.jpg

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Body of Nike

Roman sculpture following Hellenistic examples. 2nd century AD.

In Greek mythology, Nike (Greek: Νίκη, "Victory", pronounced [nǐːkɛː]) was a goddess who personified victory, also known as the Winged Goddess of Victory. She is also the goddess of strength and speed.

Correspondent: J.M.Criel, Antwerpen.
Sources: ‘Arkeoloji ve Sanat’ Dergisi n° 38 & Wikipedia.

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