Goddess

Nike

Νίκη

Roman: Victoria

Overview

Goddess and personification of victory.

Titan descendants

Wings, wreath, palm branch

Daughter of Pallas and Styx.

No children recorded.

Beyond Antiquity

Nike still appears in the modern world through language, science, medicine, astronomy or culture.

Today: The name of the modern sportswear company Nike.

The company name comes from Nike, the Greek goddess and personification of victory.

Today: Nike remains a widely recognised name associated with victory and achievement.

Nike was the Greek personification and goddess of victory. The ancient name survives prominently in modern culture.

Crius and the Celestial Line
Daughter of Pallas and Styx and personification of victory