The Battle Of Nike's Power In Greek Myth

"For she spreads victory and releases doves,"(Oracle of Nike). The Greek Goddess Nike has been known as the Goddess who personified victory and power for thousands of years. Many people of Greek backgrounds have used Nike's legends and what she symbolizes to push themselves towards their goals of victory and triumph. She is known in greek mythology as both Nike and Victoria which is Latin for victory. If ever in need of a little push in life, you can always look to the story of Nike's first victory and triumph. Nike was first known in Greek mythology as the son of the Titan of Warcraft Pallas, and daughter of the Goddess of the river Styx. Born into a powerful family, Nike was brought into service of the god Zeus from an early age. She learned to stand strong against powerful people gaining bravery and strength. Later on, she was cast into the battle with the Titans over Olympus. As one of the only gods to fight this war alongside Zeus, the odds were very much stacked against them. Heading into battle against Typhon who known as the king of monsters, and the other Titans, Nike had to stay strong and show her power if she even hoped of coming out of this battle. …show more content…
Last weekend I was in Minnesota for a weekend of marching band competitions where I am in the color guard for. We were going to perform our final competition of the weekend and it seemed like the odds were against us just like Nike. We had only gotten a few hours of sleep the night before due to a late night competition and we were feeling the aftereffects of it, it was nearly 80 degrees outside and we were about to collapse over, and you could see all around you, everyone just wanted to get back on the bus and go home as soon as