Search Results: Samothrace

Samothrace (Samothrake) is a Greek island in the northern Aegean which was prominent from the Classical period as a member of the Delian League. Its greatest claim to fame was as a cult centre favoured by Macedon and visited by pilgrims from...

One of the most celebrated works of Hellenistic art is without doubt the Nike of Samothrace, on display at the Louvre since 1884 CE. The white Parian marble statue represents the personification of winged victory. In a sense, the impact of...

The Nike of Samothrace, c. 190 BCE. The statue was dedicated to the Great Gods at the sanctuary on Samothrace. (Louvre Museum, Paris)

A beautiful pond emerges from the waterfall deriving from Mt. Saos, Samothrace.

The temple of the Great Gods at their sanctuary on Samothrace. c. 340 BCE.

The relief of Samothrace, c. 550 BCE. An inscription identifies a procession of Agamemnon, a herald, and Epeios (maker of the Trojan Horse). To the right is a griffin, now defaced. (Louvre Museum, Paris)

Artist’s impression of the Nike of Samothrace with head, arms, feet, and right wing restored.

The right hand of the Nike of Samothrace with two restored fingers (Louvre, Ma 2369bis). Image photo-edited by Branko van Oppen.

More free lessons at: http://www.khanacademy.org/video?v=TPM1LuW3Y5w Nike (Winged Victory) of Samothrace, Lartos marble (ship) and Parian marble (figure), c. 190 B.C.E. 3.28m high (Musée du Louvre, Paris). The sculpture was unearthed in 1863...

In this interview, Ancient History Encyclopedia is talking to Wendy Orr about her first historical fiction novel set in the Aegean Bronze Age, Dragonfly Song. Kelly Macquire (AHE): Wendy, thank you for joining me! Do you want to start off...