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[greecevisa]

Rhodes- The Island of the Knights

[philb2014]

Nike at Mandraki Habour, Rhodes Island 

Description: 

This elegant representation of Nike is located in the main square, by the town hall, of Rhodes City on Rhodes island, which lies in the south-eastern extremity of the Aegean Sea. 

Arm aloft and holding that symbol of Victory, the olive wreath (kotinos), this statue salutes the seafarers newly arrived or well-wishes departing ones from her hight perch in the Mandraki habour district. Her wings, up-spread and fanning out behind her, give the impression that they are fluttering as if they are waving at the viewer and this also gives the appearance that Nike is hovering on the spot. Her dress is seemly by its simplicity and we feel a warm gentle breeze in its folds. Her delectable feet, peeking out from her dress, stand upon an orb and this symbolises an idea that Victory treads gently over the world. 

[youngmissmaple]

- Rohdes -

[jessawiak]

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