Description
Iris: Rainbow goddess and messenger between heaven and earth.. vikerkaar, sõnumid, taeva and earth ühendus
Iris
Iris — Rainbow goddess and messenger between heaven and earth.. vikerkaar, sõnumid, taeva and earth ühendus
OriginThaumas and Electra
LoveZephyrus in some traditions
Symbolsrainbow, wings, herald's staff, golden pitcher
Fateimmortal messenger goddess
Frequently asked questions about Iris
Who is Iris in Greek mythology?
Iris is presented in this atlas as vikerkaare ja jumalate sõnumitooja. The figure belongs to the wider network of Greek gods, Titans, heroes and primordial powers.
What is Iris associated with?
Iris is associated with vikerkaar, sõnumid, taeva ja maa ühendus. Symbols and visual attributes include vikerkaar, tiivad, kann.
Where can I see Iris in the family tree?
Open the interactive family tree and focus directly on Iris to see related gods, origins and mythic connections.
Sources and classical context
This atlas summarizes Greek mythological traditions from classical and mythographic sources. The stories vary by region and author, so the entries are written as a clear educational guide rather than a single fixed canon.
- Hesiod — Theogony
- Homeric tradition — Iliad, Odyssey, and Homeric Hymns
- Apollodorus — Bibliotheca
- Later Greek and Roman mythographic summaries