Descending Nike (exposed in the Museum of Paros. no. 245), dated de 470 BC., excavated below the Kastro before 1884 above profound prehistoric level. It was located directly in front of the medieval walls of the castle, which should take the place of the ancient castle walls after the steep topographic drop. It is therefore assumed that the statue was knocked down by the Acropolis. Its importance lies in the fact that it is the rigorous Parian masterpiece, created for a high position, that is, as an acroter or anathema on pillars. Nike (fig. 17) is depicted as a youthful female figure wearing a peplos and sandals on her left her feet. The head, wings, and arms are missing. The head of Nike turned to the left, her left arm was raised, and she held a garment, which is open to the side. At the front, the peplos clings to the body, which can be seen beneath the thin material. The right leg was suspended in the air, and she has just set her left foot on the ground. Another factor that gives importance to this sculpture is the interpretation about its existence. Rubensohn, for example, attributed this Nike as a trophy that was set up in the center of the city, after the victory of the Parians against the Athenians, but may also be related to a kind of interference from outside of Paros. Gruben, for example, points out that the political situation after 480 BC, after the violent subjugation of Paros by Themistocles, could explain the creation of a Nike; however, it is more likely not to be a Parian Nike, but one in honor of the Greek victory over the Persians. This element, according to the archaeologist, would be something that would demonstrate the pressure of the Athenians on Paros and the main temple of the city. (Gruben, 1982, pp. 219-220).
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