She is depicted as holding a laurel wreath, which was a symbol of victory.
The goddess of victory.
The Roman goddess Victoria, who personified victory, was the daughter of Jupiter, the king of the gods, and Juno, the queen of the gods. In some myths, she is associated with the Greek goddess Nike, who also represents victory. Victoria was often depicted with wings and was a symbol of triumph in military contexts.
Victoria was the Roman goddess of victory, especially worshiped by victorious soldiers. Unlike her Greek equivalent, Nike, she wasn't celebrated for athletic victory, but victory in battle. Many statues and temples of her were raised all over Rome in order to win her favor in wars.
Victoria is an attendant of Jupiter and would always be near him.
Nike (pronounced NICK-EE). Hence the sports footwear makers have tried to get in on the act.
The goddess of victory.
Victoria. This is probably where the word 'Victory' comes from.
The Roman goddess Victoria, who personified victory, was the daughter of Jupiter, the king of the gods, and Juno, the queen of the gods. In some myths, she is associated with the Greek goddess Nike, who also represents victory. Victoria was often depicted with wings and was a symbol of triumph in military contexts.
The Greek goddess Nike was the goddess of victory. The Roman name for Nike was Victoria.
No, Nike was a Greek goddess. Her Roman equivalent was Victoria. She was the goddess of victory.
Victoria was the Roman goddess of victory, especially worshiped by victorious soldiers. Unlike her Greek equivalent, Nike, she wasn't celebrated for athletic victory, but victory in battle. Many statues and temples of her were raised all over Rome in order to win her favor in wars.
well I'm not quite sure but nike was the goddess of victory....
Victoria was the Roman personification of Victory, worshipped as a goddess, especially by triumphant generals returning from battle. She was held in higher regard by the Romans than her counterpart Nike by the Greeks.
Not for sure, but I think she was the goddess of victory.
Victoria is an attendant of Jupiter and would always be near him.
Nike (pronounced NICK-EE). Hence the sports footwear makers have tried to get in on the act.
<<Nike was a surname of the goddess Athene ( or Minerva) and it meant ' victory'. The name never corresponded to a particular being>> That's not correct. Nike was the daughter of Pallas (the Titan whom Athena replaced) and Styx. She was the personification of the concept of Victory and her Roman counterpart was Victoria. She was often depicted standing in the palm of the right hand of either Zeus or Athena.