Nike of Paionios, from Olympia, c 425-421 BC. The winged goddess Nike (Victory) is flying in to land on top of a tall triangular pillar. At the same time an eagle passes beneath her feet. The figure was made of Parian marble by the sculptor Paionios of Mende.

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Nike of Paionios, from Olympia, c 425-421 BC. The winged goddess Nike (Victory) is flying in to land on top of a tall triangular pillar. At the same time an eagle passes beneath her feet. The figure was made of Parian marble by the sculptor Paionios of Mende.

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Keywords: 425-421, archival, archive, bc, goddess, historical, history, mythology, nike, olympia, paionios, victory, winged