Pronounced: “NIGH-k”
In the ancient Greek religion, Nike was the personification of victory. Her Roman name was Victoria. I have a friend named Victoria—she cuts my hair and is brilliant, funny, and whimsical. Apparently the original wasn’t so much. She was more of a drill sergeant, apparently. According to legend, she and her sisters hooked up with Zeus…
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