Nike launches Air Force 1 Low in honour of Greek goddess by victoriously insulting her in the process
![Winged Victory of Samothrace (Nike of Samothrace), c.200 - c.190 BC - Ancient Greek Painting and Sculpture - WikiArt.org Winged Victory of Samothrace (Nike of Samothrace), c.200 - c.190 BC - Ancient Greek Painting and Sculpture - WikiArt.org](https://uploads0.wikiart.org/00309/images/ancient-greek-painting/winged-victory-of-samothrace.jpg!Large.jpg)
Winged Victory of Samothrace (Nike of Samothrace), c.200 - c.190 BC - Ancient Greek Painting and Sculpture - WikiArt.org
Ancient Knowledge - 'Nike' [Νίκη] is a Greek word pronounced 'Nee-key' and it is synonymous with the word 'Victory'. Its origins are rooted in proto-Indo-European languages to mean 'first', 'victor' and 'afore'
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