Who Wins Nike’s Favor? Secrets of the Winged Goddess | Ep14

Every triumph has its patron, and in ancient Greece, that patron was Nike—the winged goddess of victory. But Nike is no brute force deity: she glides at the edge of conflict and competition, bestowing success with a gesture as fleeting as a bird’s shadow. This episode peels back the layers of Nike’s myth, exploring her mysterious origins, the deeper meaning behind her wreaths and palm branches, and why her favor remains so elusive. Was victory a gift, a test, or something far more capricious? Journey from the battlefields of heroes to the stadiums of athletes, and discover how the longing for her blessing shaped not just Greek legend, but the spirit of ambition itself.

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