Saturday, November 14, 2009

What are the symbols for Iris Goddess of the Rainbow?

In english class we're working on mythology and I have Iris and Flora. I have to find how Iris and Flora are used in life now days and what symbolizes them. For example- Nike- nike shoes and such

What are the symbols for Iris Goddess of the Rainbow?
In Greek mythology, Iris is the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods. As the sun unites Earth and heaven, Iris links the gods to humanity. She travels with the speed of wind from one end of the world to the other, and into the depths of the sea and the underworld.
Reply:Iris - rainbow or a young maiden with wings on her shoulders. The attributes which most often identify Iris in classical art are the wings, the caduceus, and a vase, representing the ewer or urn which holds the Styxian water.





Flora - flowers


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