Winged Victory of Somathrace
The Winged Victory of Samothrace Nike was the goddess of victory in Greek mythology. She has been immortalized through Hellenistic art in the sculpture entitled ‘Winged Victory of Samothrace’. ... It must have been an overwhelming honor to be graced with this goddess’s power and blessing of victory. ... The statue itself seems to show power and has a stance of victory. ... The Winged Victory of Samothrace is quite literally a masterpiece of intricate carving and dynamic movement, an image of victory captured for eternity.