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In the grounds of Eton College, in Berkshire, England, there is a classical Greek style statue with the inscription 'Xaipete Nenikhkamen' on the plinth. What is the meaning of this phrase?

Question #108223. Asked by picqero.
Last updated Apr 07 2023.

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Layla141
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XAIPETE NIK?MEN which is translated a couple of different ways: "Rejoice! We have won!" or "Rejoice! We are winning! ...

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pheidippides






Response last updated by gtho4 on Apr 07 2023.
Aug 23 2009, 4:41 AM
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Thank you, and for interest Image of this statue, which is 'Perseus holding aloft the head of Medusa'

link http://www.flickr.com/photos/11391889@N00/1318289090
link http://www.flickr.com/photos/bangkok_diary/1318289090/


Response last updated by gtho4 on Apr 07 2023.
Aug 23 2009, 11:27 PM
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