the statue of the winged victory of samothrace is headless maybe broken by earthquake or other nature disasters, war, or maybe because the statue were abandoned too long.
the head probably smashed into hundred of pieces and scattered, or steal by someone who found it (if the head still in good condition, not broken, it will be a good news for everyone)
Nike was the goddess of victory, and she had a pair of wings.
Hermes the Messenger was the Greek god of speed. He is often depicted wearing winged sandals. Also, Nike is the goddess of speed. Her most popular symbol is a palm branch that represents victory.
With a winged helmet, winged sandals and carrying his staff.
Hermes in Greek Mythology, Mercury in Roman Mythology.
MercuryHermes the Messenger was the Greek god of speed. He is often depicted wearing winged sandals. Also, Nike is the goddess of speed. Her most popular symbol is a palm branch that represents victory.
the Winged Victory of Samothrace
The Winged Victory of Samothrace
The statue you may be thinking about is known as 'Winged Victory' and is a sculpture of Nike the goddess of victory.
The Winged Victory, often called 'Nike of Samothrace' was discovered in 1863.
2199 years old
Winged Victory
3,38 metres that's about 10.75 feet (height)
It is stunningly beautiful in its symbology of strength, virtue and victory.
The Hellenistic sculpture representing a muse is Nike of Samothrace also called Winged Victory of Samothrace (c. 200 BCE-190BCE).
The Winged NIke of Samothrace is on display in the Louvre in Paris, France.
Nike.
I have been trying to find that out myself and so far as I can tell the sculptor is unknown. great answer... ^