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Ancient Greek goddess who personified victory. She was the daughter of the Titan Pallas and the goddess Styx. Our photograph shows the famous 'Winged Victory of Samothrace', also called the 'Nike of Samothrace'.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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Nike

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Nike Statue - Plaque 2

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