Victory
deity figure · 5 works · 5 mentions · 5 anchored passages
Victoria
in the texts
Birds
The winged goddess of victory cited by Pisthetaerus as further proof that gods are commonly depicted as winged.
First of all, Victory flies with golden wings, Eros is undoubtedly winged too, and Iris is compared by Homer to a timorous dove.
Orestes
The personified goddess Victory, invoked by the Chorus in the play's final lines.
Greatly revered Victory, may you occupy my life, and never cease to crown me!
Phoenissae
Personified goddess of Victory invoked by the Chorus in the play's closing prayer.
Greatly revered Victory, may you occupy my life and never cease to crown me!
Hymn 8 to Ares
Victory is personified as a warlike divine figure whose father is Ares.
Ares, exceeding in strength, chariot-rider, golden-helmed, doughty in heart, shield-bearer, Saviour of cities, harnessed in bronze, strong of arm, unwearying, mighty with the spear, O defence of Olympus, father of warlike Victory, ally of Themis, stern governor of the rebellious, leader of righteous men, sceptred King of manliness, who whirl your fiery sphere among the planets in their sevenfold c …
Amphitruo
Personified deity of victory cited by Mercury as an example of gods who enumerate their services in tragedies.
But why should I mention how in Tragedies I have seen others, such as Neptune, Valour, Victory, Mars, Bellona, making mention of the good services which they had done you?