Victoria

(Victory) Roman An ancient goddess of agriculture. Victoria had the power to bring military success to Rome and was a favorite of soldiers. She was the humanlike representation of the concept of victory. Victoria was also a favorite of many of the ruling families in Roman history and was often pictured as a winged figure holding a wreath with which to crown the conqueror. She became a prominent symbol of the growing Roman Empire. Victoria was worshiped at a temple on the Aventine Hill. Very late in Roman history, Victoria became associated with the Greek goddess Nike and was made a member of the Roman pantheon.