Bronze Goddess Nike - Victory , Sculpture Greek Nike, Metal Art History & Mythology , Sculpture

Bronze Sculpture Modern Greek Nike, Metal Art , Goddess of Victory Solid Cast Bronze statue influenced by Greek Neoclassical Art. Chemically oxidized (patina) as the original shown in Museums. The Greek goddess Nike was the personification of victory in mythology. According to the poet Hesiod, she was the daughter of the Titan Pallas & the Oceanid Styx. Hesiod's Theogony features the following passage: Styx, the daughter of Okeanos, lay in love with Pallas & in his mansion gave birth to Zelos & fair-ankled Nike, & then she bore two illustrious children, Kratos & Bia. Nike was called Victoria in Roman mythology. - The proper Greek pronunciation of the name Nike is nee kay. Height 34 cm appr./13,4 inches - including base You can find more BRONZE CREATIONS in https://www.etsy.com/shop/GreekAncientCosmos?section_id=13621529&ref=shopsection_leftnav_5 Our items are made by bronze & not cheap materials as iron, copper, zync. Each piece is unique so the patina may have differences from item to item. Our Artworks can be sent all over the world via Greek Post Office & by A priority. After the shipping we will inform you for the tracking number. Reviewed by Anne McConnell on August 9, 2013 : This piece is museum quality, shocked at how soon I received the product....this statue is stunning! Bronze Goddess Nike - Victory , Sculpture Greek Nike, Metal Art History & Mythology , Sculpture