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Iris (mythology)
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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, particul
Iris, Attic lekythos in Six's technique (superposed colours), circa 500–490 BC, found in Tanagra, now in Louvre.
Iris, Attic lekythos in Six's technique (superposed colours), circa 500–490 BC, found in Tanagra, now in Louvre.
Winged female figure holding a caduceus: Iris (messenger of the gods) or Nike (Victory)
Winged female figure holding a caduceus: Iris (messenger of the gods) or Nike (Victory)
Iris stands behind the seated Juno (right) in a Pompeii fresco
Iris stands behind the seated Juno (right) in a Pompeii fresco
Iris Carrying the Water of the River Styx to Olympus for the Gods to Swear By, by Guy Head (c. 1793)
Iris Carrying the Water of the River Styx to Olympus for the Gods to Swear By, by Guy Head (c. 1793)
Thaumas
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In Greek mythology, Thaumas or Thaumant was a sea god, son of Pontus and Gaia, and the full brother of Nereus, Phorcys, Ceto and Eurybia.
Iris (mythology)
…ancient Greek religion and mythology, Iris (; EYE-riss; Ancient Greek: Ἶρις, romanized: Îris, lit. 'rainbow,' Ancient Greek: ) 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…
Thaumas or Triton (left) next to Phorcys and Ceto on a late Roman mosaic. Bardo National Museum, Tunis[citation needed]
Thaumas or Triton (left) next to Phorcys and Ceto on a late Roman mosaic. Bardo National Museum, Tunis[citation needed]