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== Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_65019" /> == | == Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature <ref name="term_65019" /> == | ||
<p> in Roman mythology, was the daughter of [[Pallas]] and Styx. Victory personified (called by the [[Greeks]] Νίκη ) was generally represented in connection with other deities, who carry her upon their hands; for instance, Jupiter, Minerva, Venus. She also appears with victors in races, whose horses she guides. She is pictured as a maiden similar to Minerva, with wings, a palm-branch, and a wreath. In the accompanying cut she appears bringing a sacrifice to Minerva. </p> | <p> in Roman mythology, was the daughter of [[Pallas]] and Styx. Victory personified (called by the [[Greeks]] '''''Νίκη''''' ) was generally represented in connection with other deities, who carry her upon their hands; for instance, Jupiter, Minerva, Venus. She also appears with victors in races, whose horses she guides. She is pictured as a maiden similar to Minerva, with wings, a palm-branch, and a wreath. In the accompanying cut she appears bringing a sacrifice to Minerva. </p> | ||
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