What powers does the goddess Iris have?

Iris can travel from heaven to earth on her rainbow. She is the bearer of radiant light and can fill clouds with rain.

What was the role of Iris in Greek mythology?

Iris was the messenger of the gods (especially Zeus and Hera) in Greek mythology.

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Q: What is Iris the goddess of?

Iris is the goddess of rainbows.

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Definition

Iris is the goddess of rainbows and an important messenger between the gods and humans in Greek mythology. She was most commonly portrayed as the personal messenger of Hera. Iris was the daughter of the Titans Thaumas and Electra and the sister of the fearsome Harpies. Common epithets include "golden-winged Iris", "swift Iris", or "swift-footed Iris."

More about: Iris

Timeline

490 BCE - 480 BCE
A 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in) tall Iris or Nike sculpture is erected on the Acropolis of Athens in memory of the general Kallimachos, killed in the Battle of Marathon.