Nike
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7.1
- proper noun
- /naɪk/
- Literature
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Niké
- PHOTO (COLOR): Two rarely displayed terracotta second- to third-century A.D. figures of the goddess Nike greet visitors.
- Nike, goddess
And boy, hearing that as a kid, that was that was Nike for me, you know, to have sight beyond sight to to write the future.
- And boy, hearing that as a kid, that was that was Nike for me, you know, to have sight beyond sight to to write the future.
Examples
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These ladies are descendants of goddess Nike and humanity's last hope of salvation.
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Stands for Nike, the goddess of victory.
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I want you, child of Valeria, descendant of Nike.
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Nike was the winged goddess of victory in Greek mythology.
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A gold and silver plate depicts the Greek goddesses Cybele and Nike.
Academic text (2008) -
Nike is often depicted as the winged goddess of victory in ancient art.
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Many athletes believe that wearing Nike gear can bring them success, just like the goddess of victory.
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In festivals honoring the gods, sacrifices were made to Nike to ensure victory in battles.
Synonyms
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6.2
The Roman goddess of victory like the Greek Nike
Surface Forms
Etymology
Nike comes from a Greek name that means 'victory', and the goddess was often shown with wings to bring quick success. So Nike in myth stands for winning.