The Goddess of Victory was the daughter of the giant Pallas and the
Oceanid nymph Styx. Her attributes were a wreath, a palm branch and a
trophy of armor. Sometimes she carried a staff as a sign of her power.
She floated in the air with outstretched wings or appeared coming down
to earth--now pointing the way to a victor, now placing a wreath upon
his brow.
“Haste! haste! bring olive--
A people’s tribute for the people’s hour;
The gods themselves decree
To give the immortal dower.”
--_Annie Fields._