The sculpture in the picture is called the Winged Victory of Samothrace. It is a marble Hellenistic sculpture that was created around the $2^{n d}$ century BCE. Since $1884$ , it has been prominently displayed at the Louvre, France, and is one of the most celebrated sculpture in the world. Which Greek goddess it represents?

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The sculpture in the picture is called the Winged Victory of Samothrace. It is a marble Hellenistic sculpture that was created around the

2^{n d}

century BCE. Since

1884

, it has been prominently displayed at the Louvre, France, and is one of the most celebrated sculpture in the world. Which Greek goddess it represents?

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The 18-foot sculpture of the -apos-Winged Victory of Samothrace-apos- represents the Greek Goddess Nike- She was the goddess of speed- strength- and victory- She was the child of Pallas and Styx- The statue was one of many marble pieces that embellish the Sanctuary of the Great Gods- an ancient temple complex on the island of Samothrace-