Glory may refer to:

Honor and renown

Glory (honor) Glory is high renown, praise, and honor obtained by notable achievements, and based in extensive common consent. In Greek culture fame and glory were highly considered, as it is explained in The Symposium, one of Plato's dialogs. In Greek cul ...

, high renown, praise, and honor obtained by notable achievements * ''

Kleos ''Kleos'' (Greek: κλέος) is the Greek word often translated to "renown", or " glory". It is related to the English word "loud" and carries the implied meaning of "what others hear about you". A Greek hero earns ''kleos'' through accomplishing ...

'', the Greek word for "glory", often translated to "renown" (what others hear about you)

Arts and entertainment

Fictional characters

* Glory (''Buffy the Vampire Slayer''), in the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' *

Glory (comics) Glory is a fictional Image Universe comic book superheroine created by Rob Liefeld. She first appeared in ''Youngblood Strikefile'' (vol. 1) #1 (1993), and initially starred in books published by Liefeld's Extreme Studios, which was a partner stu ...

, in the Image Comics universe * Glory, a mainline ''My Little Pony'' unicorn pony * Glory Bailey, a character in British soap opera ''

Coronation Street ''Coronation Street'' is an English soap opera created by Granada Television and shown on ITV since 9 December 1960. The programme centres around a cobbled, terraced street in Weatherfield, a fictional town based on inner-city Salford. Origi ...

Films

* ''Glory'' (1956 film), an American musical directed by David Butler * ''Glory'' (1989 film), an American historical war drama directed by Edward Zwick * ''Glory'' (2016 film), a Bulgarian drama by Kristina Grozeva and Petar Valchanov

Music

Albums

* ''Glory'' (Britney Spears album), 2016 * ''Glory'' (Kutless album), 2014 * ''Glory'' (Manafest album) or the title song, 2006 * ''Glory'' (Michael W. Smith album), 2011 * ''Glory'' (EP) or the title song, by Iggy Azalea, 2012 * ''

The Glory Album ''The Glory Album'' is the third studio album by Christon Gray. RCA alongside Fo Yo Soul Records released the album on March 11, 2016. It was produced by Gray, Max Stark, Marlo Scott, Jonathan Baker, Wit, GiAngelo Power, among others. Collaborati ...

'', by Christon Gray, 2016 * ''Glory'', by

Tomas Barfod Tomas Barfod is a Danish drummer and electronic music producer. He currently spends his time between Los Angeles and Copenhagen. While in LA, he works as a producer and currently has tracks on several albums. Biography Barfod began playing drums ...

, 2015 * ''The Glory'', by

Olamide Olamide Gbenga Adedeji (born 15 March 1989) is a Nigerian rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. Widely regarded as one of the biggest and most influential artists in Africa, he has been instrumental to the launching of the careers ...

, 2016

Songs

* "Glory" (Band-Maid song) 2018 * "Glory" (Bastille song), 2017 * "Glory" (Common and John Legend song), 2014 * "Glory" (Jay-Z song), 2012 * "Glory" (KMFDM song), 1994 * "

Glory Song "O That Will Be Glory", also known as "The Glory Song", with words and music by Charles H. Gabriel (1856-1932), was first published in 1900. In 1914, J. H. Hall claimed that the song had been translated into at least 17 languages and that at least ...

", a 1900 gospel song written by Charles H. Gabriel * "Glory", by Audio Adrenaline from ''

Lift Lift or LIFT may refer to: Physical devices * Elevator, or lift, a device used for raising and lowering people or goods ** Paternoster lift, a type of lift using a continuous chain of cars which do not stop ** Patient lift, or Hoyer lift, mobile ...

'', 2001 * "Glory", by Dermot Kennedy from ''

Without Fear "Without Fear" is a six-issue ''Daredevil'' story arc written by Ed Brubaker with art by Michael Lark and published by Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is an American comic book publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divs ...

'', 2019 * "Glory", by Doug Wimbish from ''

Trippy Notes for Bass ''Trippy Notes for Bass'' is the debut solo album of bass guitarist Doug Wimbish, released on August 24, 1999 by On-U Sound Records. On March 3, 2008, the album was re-issued as ''Trippy Notes for Bass & Remixes'' on Dude Records. Track listing ...

'', 1999 * "Glory", by Hollywood Undead from '' American Tragedy'', 2011 * "Glory", by Jessie J from ''

R.O.S.E. ''R.O.S.E.'' is the fourth studio album by English singer-songwriter Jessie J. It was released by Republic Records in four parts, starting on 22 May 2018, and finishing on 25 May 2018, with a part being released on each day. The four parts rel ...

'', 2018 * "Glory", by JoJo from ''

LoveJo ''#LoveJo'' is the debut extended play (EP) by American recording artist JoJo. It was released for digital download on February 14, 2014, as a free Valentine's Day gift for JoJo's fans for all their support over the years. It is JoJo's first of ...

'', 2014 * "Glory", by Lil Wayne from ''

Free Weezy Album ''Free Weezy Album'' (abbreviated as ''FWA'') is the eleventh studio album by American rapper Lil Wayne. It was released on July 4, 2015, by Young Money Entertainment and Republic Records, exclusively on TIDAL. It was released on Spotify and Appl ...

'', 2015 * "Glory", by Television from ''

Adventure An adventure is an exciting experience or undertaking that is typically bold, sometimes risky. Adventures may be activities with danger such as traveling, exploring, skydiving, mountain climbing, scuba diving, river rafting, or other extreme spo ...

'', 1978 * "Glory", by Young the Giant from ''

Mirror Master Mirror Master is the name of several supervillains appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics. He is a recurring foe of the Flash with considerable technical expertise and skills involving the use of mirrors. Three individuals hav ...

'', 2018 * "The Glory", by Kanye West from ''

Graduation Graduation is the awarding of a diploma to a student by an educational institution. It may also refer to the ceremony that is associated with it. The date of the graduation ceremony is often called graduation day. The graduation ceremony is a ...

'', 2007 * "The Glory", by The Cranberries from '' Something Else'', 2017

Other art and entertainment

* ''Glory'' (Nabokov novel), a 1932 novel by Vladimir Nabokov * ''Glory'' (Bulawayo novel), a 2022 novel by NoViolet Bulawayo * ''

The Glory ''The Glory'' (1994) is the sequel to '' The Hope'' written by American author Herman Wouk. Plot introduction Interweaving the lives and fates of fictional characters and real-life notables, the sequel to '' The Hope'' continues the story of Is ...

'', a 1994 novel by Herman Wouk * ''Glory'' (sculpture), a 1999 sculpture by Gary R. Bibbs in Indianapolis, Indiana, US * ''Glory'', a work by Banksy * ''Glory'', the Pacific War counterpart to the

Europa Europa may refer to: Places * Europe * Europa (Roman province), a province within the Diocese of Thrace * Europa (Seville Metro), Seville, Spain; a station on the Seville Metro * Europa City, Paris, France; a planned development * Europa Cliff ...

series of wargames * ''Glory'', a board game designed by

Richard Berg Richard Harvey Berg (1943 – July 26, 2019) was a prolific American wargame designer. He was inducted into the Charles Roberts Awards Hall of Fame in 1987. Early life, army, student and lawyer Richard Berg was born in New York City. ...

published by GMT Games * ''The Glory'' (TV series), a 2023 South Korean television series

People

Glory (singer) Glorimar Montalvo Castro (born February 14, 1979 in Santurce), also known as "La Gata Gangster", is a Puerto Rican reggaeton singer. Music career Glory has one of reggaeton's most recognized female voices. She has popularized phrases such as ( ...

(born 1979), Puerto Rican reggaeton singer *

Glory (wrestler) Christie Ricci (born November 11, 1982) is the ring name of an American Professional wrestling, professional wrestler, also known as Glory. After being trained by Leilani Kai, Ricci made her debut in June 2002, and began competing on the indepen ...

, Christie Ricci (born 1982), American professional wrestler *

Glory Leppänen Glory Leppänen ( Renvall; 28 November 1901 — 26 October 1979) was a Finnish actress, theatre and film director, and writer. She was the first Finnish woman film director. Personal life Glory Renvall was born in Paris to a wealthy Finnish fa ...

(1901–1979), Finnish actress, director and writer

Places

* Glory, Georgia, US * Glory, Minnesota, US *

Glory, Texas Glory is an unincorporated community in Lamar County, Texas, in the United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. I ...

, US

Religion

Glory (religion) Glory (from the Latin ''gloria'', "fame, renown") is used to describe the manifestation of God's presence as perceived by humans according to the Abrahamic religions. Divine glory is an important motif throughout Christian theology, where God i ...

, in Judeo-Christian religious tradition, the manifestation of God's presence *

Glory (religious iconography) A halo (from the Ancient Greek, Greek , ; also known as a nimbus, Aureola, aureole, glory, or gloriole) is a crown of light rays, circle or disk of light that surrounds a person in art. It has been used in the iconography of many religions to ...

or halo, a crown, circle, or disk of light that surrounds a person in art *

Glorification Glorification may have several meanings in Christianity. From the Catholic canonization to the similar sainthood of the Eastern Orthodox Church to salvation in Christianity in Protestant beliefs, the glorification of the human condition can be a ...

, term for the canonization of a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church *

Glory Be to the Father The Gloria Patri, also known as the Glory Be to the Father or, colloquially, the Glory Be, is a doxology, a short hymn of praise to God in various Christian liturgies. It is also referred to as the Minor Doxology ''(Doxologia Minor)'' or Lesser ...

, also known as ', a Christian prayer, a doxology or short hymn of praise to God in various Christian liturgies

Science and technology

Glory (optical phenomenon) A glory is an optical phenomenon, resembling an iconic saint's halo around the shadow of the observer's head, caused by sunlight or (more rarely) moonlight interacting with the tiny water droplets that comprise mist or clouds. The glory consist ...

, a halo-like optical phenomenon * ''Glory'' (satellite), an earth science satellite which failed during launch in March 2011 * ''Ulmus parvifolia'' 'Glory', an elm cultivar

Ships

* ''Glory'' (1802 ship), an East Indiaman * ''Glory-class'' container ship, an eight-ship series operated by COSCO Shipping * ''

Carnival Glory ''Carnival Glory'' is a operated by Carnival Cruise Line. She is the second of five ''Conquest''-class cruise ships. As of August 2022, she operates out of New Orleans. Construction Built by Fincantieri at their Monfalcone shipyard in Friuli ...

'', a ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line * French ship ''Gloire'', various ships of the French Navy * HMS ''Glory'', various ships of the British Navy * ''London Glory'', three successive tanker ships of

London & Overseas Freighters London & Overseas Freighters Ltd. (LOF) was an ocean-going merchant shipping company that for most of its history was based in the United Kingdom. Counties Ship Management In 1920 Manuel Kulukundis from the Aegean Sea, Aegean island of Kasos a ...

Sports

Glory (kickboxing) Glory, formerly Glory World Series, is an international kickboxing promoter (entertainment), promotion based in Singapore, which is owned by Pierre Andurand. It is one of the largest kickboxing promotion companies in the world, and features some ...

, a world-wide kickboxing promotion *

Ohio Glory The Ohio Glory were a professional American football team in NFL Europe. They played one season (1992) in the World League of American Football, which later became NFL Europe. Columbus, Ohio was awarded the WLAF franchise after the Raleigh-Dur ...

, a defunct American football team *

Perth Glory FC Perth Glory Football Club is an Australian professional soccer club based in Perth, Western Australia. It competes in the country's premier men's competition, A-League Men, under licence from Australian Professional Leagues. Founded in 199 ...

, an Australian football (soccer) team