Nike Relief

Relief of Nike in Ephesus, Turkey

This relief of Goddess Nike at the Domitianus Square is considered to have been a decorative element on the second story of the Heracles Gate on the Part of the Curetes.
Meaning victory in Greek, the Goddess was generally depicted as the young winged girl descending swiftly from the skies to bring victory. 

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Detail of Nike's Cloak as a Swush

As a tour guide, during my commentaries I also relate  this with the  famous riot of NIKA  in Constantinople  stroke out in the 6th Century AD in the reign of Emperor Justinian. ​

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Nike Holding a Wreath

Remaining faithful to this archetype presentation in this relief Nike is seen clutching a palm branch on her right hand and a  laurel wreath on her left, being a symbol of Victory Nike  was a frequently used motif in architectural and decorative structures.

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