Statue of Nike, the Greek goddess of victory
Niki (Greek: Νίκ η, "victory"; Latin transliteration: Nike) is the goddess of victory in Greek mythology, corresponding to Victoria in Roman mythology. According to Hesiod's Theogony, she was the daughter of the Titan gods Pallas and Styx, as well as the sister of Kratos (power), Biya (strength), and Zeros (passion), all of whom were companions of the main god Zeus. Despite coming from the Titan tribe, she still stood by the side of the Olympian gods in the Titan Wars, bringing them victory.
The Victory Goddess gold coin issued by Mexico in 1917
This 50 peso gold coin, also known as the "Centennial Coin," was minted by the "Mexican Mint" (Casa de Moneda) in 1921 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Mexico's independence from Spain on August 24, 1821. Coins are not minted as currency; The face value of 50 pesos is for legal purposes only and does not reflect the true value of the gold content. It weighs about 41.7 grams, has a diameter of 37 millimeters, and contains 37.5 grams of pure gold. On the front of the coin, we can see the independent angel representing the Greek goddess of victory, Nike.
Statue of Nike, Goddess of Victory
Nike is the ancient Greek goddess of victory, the daughter of the giants Pallas and Styx. Nike symbolizes victory in any field, including art, music, war, and sports. In Greek art, Nike is often depicted as the flying goddess of victory. This sculpture is the most famous work of Greek sculptor Paionios (late 5th century BC). This statue was discovered in Olympia between 425 BC and 420 BC. Including the pillars, the height of the statue is 12 meters. The statue is now in the archaeological museum of Olympia, and the pedestal is still in place in Olympia.
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