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12 Ιουν 2018 · In ancient Greek Mythology, the goddess Iris was revered as the personification of the rainbow. Most works of art depict her either in the form of a beautiful rainbow, or as a lovely maiden. She wore wings on her shoulders and usually carried a pitcher in one hand.
Iris is depicted in ancient Greek vase painting as a beautiful young woman with golden wings, a herald's rod (kerykeion), and sometimes a water-pitcher (oinochoe) in her hand. She was usually depicted standing beside Zeus or Hera, sometimes serving nectar from her jug.
30 Αυγ 2022 · Iris was usually depicted in Greek art as a beautiful young woman with wings. She was often seen as the wife of Zephyrus (one of the wind gods) and is sometimes depicted as being the mother to Pothos (one of the sexual gods attached to Aphrodite ).
In ancient art, Iris is depicted as a winged young woman carrying a caduceus, the symbol of the messengers, and a pitcher of water for the gods. Iris was traditionally seen as the consort of Zephyrus, the god of the west wind and one of the four Anemoi, by whom she is the mother of Pothos in some versions. [1]
25 Οκτ 2024 · As both the messenger of the gods and the embodiment of the rainbow, Iris bridges the mortal and divine realms with grace and significance. Her presence in myths is rich in symbolic depth, not merely functional. Exploring Iris offers insights into ancient art and literature, enhancing our appreciation for how the ancients viewed their world.
Iris ' symbols were the Rainbow, the Talaria (winged sandals) and the Kerykeion (messenger’s staff). Iris was the personification of the rainbow in Greek mythology, as well as messenger of the gods along with Hermes. She was also known as the goddess ...
Iris, the daughter of Thaumas and Electra, personified the rainbow, and was the special attendant and messenger of the queen of heaven, whose commands she executed with singular tact, intelligence, and swiftness.
