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?

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

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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'

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