faces of the two goddesses survived, they would doubtless have looked down in
triumphant anticipation. The two sets of wings form a complementary background
but vary slightly in design. While the torso of the giant and his outstretched leg show
strain, the outstretched leg of Victory shows poise as she moves towards the central
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FIGURE 70 Detail of head of giant
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