22+ Greek Mythology Iris. Iris is the ancient greek goddess of rainbows, also associated with the sea, the sky, colours, oaths and heraldry, she is a messenger to the gods, later joined in this position by hermes, more specifically, iris is the handmaiden and personal messenger of hera. îːris) is the personification and goddess of the rainbow and messenger of the gods.
In greek mythology, iris was described as the goddess of the rainbow, and the messenger of the iris performed her services not only when commanded but she sometimes advice and assists of her. In greek mythology, iris (/ˈaɪrɪs/; The iris (of the eye);
In greek mythology, iris (ἶρις) is the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods.
22+ Greek Mythology Iris. Paintings of classical mythology and a brief introduction to greek & roman, mythology featuring contemporary illustrations by howard david johnson. Ancient greek ἶρις (îris, the messenger of the gods; Greek mythology is a series of myths. A goddess named iris personified the rainbow in the mythology of ancient greece.