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Nike, Greek goddess of victory (Roman goddess Victoria), is here illustrated in a traditional pose from ancient art. This statue of Nike shows her at the helm of her chariot, holding a laurel wreath, and guiding her horses in full stride with silver bridle chains. In Greek and Roman mythology, Nike was known to reward victorious warriors and olympians with a laurel wreath or by signing their shields. The Orphic Hymn 33 records her importance:

"To Nike (Victory), Fumigation from Manna. O powerful Nike, by men desired, with adverse breasts to dreadful fury fired, thee I invoke, whose might alone can quell contending rage and molestation fell. 'Tis thine in battle to confer the crown, the victor's prize, the mark of sweet renown; for thou rulest all things, Nike divine! And glorious strife, and joyful shouts are thine. Come, mighty Goddess, and thy suppliant bless, with sparkling eyes, elated with success; may deeds illustrious thy protection claim, and find, led on by thee, immortal fame."

In this beautiful Nike as Charioteer sculpture, every minute detail from the flowers around her head to the horses muscular bodies has been reproduced with care. It is made from museum resin, marble finish, excellent details, approximately 13"L x 6.5"H x 5"D.

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