In ancient greece people believed in mythical creatures and gods like monsters and heroes, Nike was one of those figures. People described her as a woman with wings with great speed. Nike was the goddess of victory and daughter of titan Pallas and goddess of Styx. Nike and her siblings were escort of zeus ( “Nike”). Ancient greeks worshiped Nike, they believed she could give them speed to victory and make them live longer.She would never leave zeus side during conflicts that were occurring in the Titanomachy, she was spotted next to zeus on mount olympus. As a reward for being chief charioteer zeus promised her to have her near and protector Nike.(“ nike-facts and information on the goddess nike”) Nike daughter of Pallas
Spartan religion was interpreted to support the military state. The religious connection to the military can be first seen in the Greek Gods the Spartiates emphasised and worshipped. The principal Spartan Gods were Apollo, Artemis, Athena, Discouri and Zeus. Apollo, Artemis and Athena more explicitly demonstrate the militaristic nature of Sparta with the three Gods associated with victory, wisdom, and skill in battle. Even Gods that were not usually known for battle were given militaristic traits, like the statue of the Armed Aphrodite [Goddess of love] in Thornax. The principal God however would have been Apollo who was also a master archer and an athlete and was seen as the model youth and a guardian of young men. His twin sister, Artemis, was the guardian of young women. The worship of Apollo and Artemis and their high status reflects the military value of Spartan society in training the youth for future defence. Such devotion to Apollo and Artemis can be seen in the Sanctuary of Apollo at Amyclae where coins in the likeness of Apollo were found and at the Temple of Artemis Orthia where votive offerings were found and it was known to be a centre for blood sacrifices.
Nike is a major power structure in the global economy, a financial land marketing powerhouse. On every level, they practice diversity, they are socially responsible, and Nike gives back to those who are less fortunate. Nike seems to keep improving on every level of business there innovative and never seem to stop looking for new ideas to keep the consumer excited waiting to see what next. Financially Nike has come from nothing five hundred dollars and an idea. This is what America is made of entrepreneurial-minded individual, which believes in an idea and make it come true with just a few dollars.
Artemisia is known in history for the Battle Salamis. She commanded a fleet of naval ships and was known for her self-preservation. The story goes that she rammed into a Persian ship to trick the Greeks; who were headed towards her; into thinking she was
Athena was the goddess of wisdom and defense. She was the daughter of Zeus and mother is unclear. Athena invented the bridle. Athena was also Zeus’ favorite. She was the only child of Zeus to have access to use her father’s most prized
The epic hero Achilles was the son of Thetis, a goddess and daughter of the sea god Nereus, and thus is descended from the gods. His godly heritage brought him prowess and favor in battle. Thetis directly beseeches Zeus on behalf of Achilles for favor and glory in both his fight with Agamemnon the Trojans (1.505). Achilles receives the favor of the gods and regained his honor. Achilles is again looked favorably upon by his mother and the gods when she intervened for him when he needed new armor to fight Hector because Achilles’ armor was captured from Patroklos. She traveled to Hephaistos and begged him to make a shield and armor for Achilles so that he could defeat Hector in battle (18.457). With the armor secured from the gods, Achilles was able to avenge his dear friend Patrokols.
Nike Inc. was founded in 1964 by track athlete Phil Knight and his coach Bill Bowerman. The company initially started off as a distributor for a Japanese shoe manufacturer called Onitsuka Tiger. Nike first started selling their products out of coach Bowermans Dodge Caravan at athletic events such as track meets or football games. With the support of the top NCAA athletes in the Oregon area wearing Nike shoes, the shoes became very popular and in 1966, the company became independent and opened their own retail store in Portland, Oregon. During the 1970’s, the company’s revenue increased rapidly and soon the company had professional athletes endorsing their products. With all the mainstream success and recognition, Nike Inc. grew into the Fortune 500 company it is today.
Ares, also known as Mars, was the god of war. He symbolizes strength and brute force in a war. He is the opposite of Athena, the goddess of wisdom and military strategy. Ares was the son of Zeus and Hera, he was one of the 12 Olympians. (Philips 1)
Phil Knight started his shoe company by selling shoes from the back of his car. As he became more successful in 1972 he branded the name Nike. In the 1980’s Nike Corporation quickly grew and established itself as a world leader in manufacturing and distributing athletic footwear and sports' attire. The Nike manufacturing model has followed is to outsource its manufacturing to developing nations in the Asia Pacific, Africa, South and Latin Americas; where labor is inexpensive. It quickly became known for its iconic “swoosh” and “Just do it” advertisements and products. Its highly successful advertising campaigns and brand developed its strong market share and consumer base. But, the road has not always been easy for Nike; in the late 1990’s they went through some challenging times when their brand become synonymous with slave wages and child labor abuses. During this period, Nike learned that it paramount that the company understands its stakeholders’ opinions and ensures their values are congruent with their stakeholders. Nike learned that their stakeholders were concerned with more than buying low cost products; their customers were also concerned with ethical and fair treatment of their workers. Because Nike was unwilling to face the ethical treatment of its employees, the company lost its loyal customers and damaged its reputation. Nike has bounced back since the late 1990’s and revived its reputation by focusing on its internal shortfalls and attacking its issues head on. Nike nearly collapsed from its missteps in the late 1990’s. They have learned from their mistakes and taken steps to quickly identify ethical issues before they become a crisis through ethics audits. This paper is based on the case study of Nike: From Sweatsh...
Most of everything has been impacted by ancient cultures. One of the most noteable cultures is Greece. You can see parts of Greek mythology everywhere even on more popular brands, for instance Nike is the goddess of victory.
Athletics were one of the most significant aspect of ancient Roman culture. The Romans hugely celebrated athletics and viewed as a form of an entertainment. The Romans were mainly attracted and played the athletics for glory, military preparation and entertainment. This essay can be substantiated through the following categories: origin of athletics in Rome, athletes, and athletics.
Nike started a world-wide phenomenon involving the progression of athletic shoes from starting out as non-practical and heavy to a lightweight and efficient shoe. Beginning in the 1950s, Nike’s first mission was to create a shoe which allowed athletes to compete better and more comfortably. With their long lines of athletic footwear, Nike has allowed people to not only become better athletes, but has encouraged them to begin a healthier lifestyle through affordable and even fashionable shoes.
Nike is a worldwide known business that many people around the globe are attracted to purchase. They make a variety of products ranging from shoes and clothes to sports gear, sports products, and many different accessories. Nike is designed for everyone ranging from infants to elderly. Because of their range of age for products, this makes them a huge competitor. Being able to appeal to all ages and styles of people.
In conclusion, Artemis was the goddess of fertility, the hunt, and all of the wilderness, which included many people that worshiped her. This came with many challenges and rewards for the eternal virgin goddess while still trying to do what she loved; hunting. Overall, Artemis should be one of the most respected goddess on Mount Olympus of all.
The foreign garment types, which were different fundamentally from the Greece draped garments, became identifiable in sculpture and vase painting. They often wore animal skins. Take Dionysus for example. He, as well as his fellows, usually wore panther skins in vase painting, indicating his foreign origin. On the other hand, the close fitting garments were in contrast to the loose fitting Greek garments. However, foreign garments were not exclusive to the foreigners. Sometimes, native Greeks, especially slaves and mercenaries, would wear these foreign garments as well. Therefore, it was difficult to identify whether the wearers were Athenian or foreigner, according to the appearance of their garments only. The cheiridotos chiton, kandys, and
Nike is the number one innovator in the world in athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessories. This worldwide company operates in an extremely different organizational structure than other companies, such as Reebok and Adidas. Nike operates tremendous marketing strategies and develops inventive designs to inspire athletes around the world. This company is one of the largest suppliers in the world in athletic footwear and apparel, main producer of sports equipment, and making Nike the most valuable brand among sports companies. The task for Nike is to join diversity and inclusion to encourage ideas and innovation. Around the world, this company is a popular brand.