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Iris

The personification of the rainbow in ancient Greek religion and mythology

EntityGreek deity goddess rainbow deityQ184570

Instance of: Greek deity
, goddess
, rainbow deity

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In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Iris is a daughter of the gods Thaumas and Electra, and the personification of the rainbow. She functions as a messenger and servant to the Olympians, particularly Hera. 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 texts.

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Worshipped by: Ancient Greek religion
Sex or gender: female
Father: Thaumas
3
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1.Stated in Q45176037
2.Stated in Q45272289
3.Stated in Q24435114
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Mother: Electra
3
Sources
1.Stated in Q45176037
2.Stated in Q45272289
3.Stated in Q24435114
View statement on Wikidata ↗
Spouse: Zephyrus
Fictional or mythical analog of: rainbow
Child: Eros
Pothos
Present in work: Iliad
Different from: Iris
Native label: Ἶρις
Given name: Iris

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