the Nike shrine

Greek Goddess of Victory; Daughter of the goddess Styx; Sister to Zelos (Rivalry), Bia (Force) and Kratos (Strength)


To Nike, the Fumigation from Manna.
O Powerful Nike, by men desir'd,
with adverse breasts to dreadful fury fir'd,
Thee I invoke, whose might alone can quell
contending rage, and molestation fell:
'Tis thine in battle to confer the crown,
the victor's prize, the mark of sweet renown;
For thou rul'st all things, Nike divine!
And glorious strife, and joyful shouts are thine.
Come, mighty Goddess, and thy suppliant bless,
with sparkling eye, elated with success;
May deeds illustrious thy protection claim,
and find, led on by thee immortal Fame.

-Orphic Hymn 33 to Nike (Greek hymns C3rd B.C. to 2nd A.D.)