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"Nike, or Victory." —Bulfinch, 1897

Nike

"Nike, or Victory." —Bulfinch, 1897

Nike and Bull.

Nike and Bull

Nike and Bull.

"The first public monuments that arose after the Persian wars were erected under the auspices of Cimon, who was, like Pericles, a lover and patron of the arts. The principal of these were the small Ionic temple of Nike Apteros (Wingless Victory), and the Theseum, or Temple of Theseus. The temple of Nike Apteros was only 27 feet in length by 18 in breadth, and was erected on the Acropolis in commemoration of Cimon's victory at the Eurymedon." — Smith, 1882

Temple of Nike Apteros

"The first public monuments that arose after the Persian wars were erected under the auspices of Cimon,…

"Nike of Brescia" — Gayley, 1893

Nike Brescia

"Nike of Brescia" — Gayley, 1893

Nike of Delos.

Nike of Delos

Nike of Delos.

"The Nike of Samothrace" — Gayley, 1893

Nike Samothrace

"The Nike of Samothrace" — Gayley, 1893

"A. Pinacotheca, B. Temple of Nike Apteros, C. Pedestal of Agrippa, D. Road leading to the central entrace, E. Central enterance, F. Hail corresponding to the Pinacotheca." — Smith, 1882

Propylea restored

"A. Pinacotheca, B. Temple of Nike Apteros, C. Pedestal of Agrippa, D. Road leading to the central entrace,…

This is a sculture of the Greek goddess Nike.

Victory

This is a sculture of the Greek goddess Nike.