Yes we all have heard of the gigantic shoe and sportswear company but did you know that the Nike is the Greek goddess of victory? Not only victory but also Goddess of speed and strength. Nike was the winged goddess of victory, victory both in war and in peaceful competition. When Zeus was gathering allies at the start of the Titan War, Styx brought her four children Nike (Victory), Zelos (Rivalry), Kratos (Cratus Strength) and Bia (Force) into the god's service. Nike was appointed his charioteer and together the four became sentinels of Zeus' throne. In scenes of the War of the Giants she appears as the charioteer of Zeus. In mosaic art and coins Nike is often shown holding a palm branch as a symbol of victory.