伊里斯

the personification of the rainbow in ancient Greek religion and mythology

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Iris was the goddess of the rainbow in ancient Greek mythology, often depicted as a messenger who traveled between the gods and humans. She represents the Greeks' attempt to explain natural phenomena and played a role in their religious beliefs and stories about divine communication.

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Within Vinony's link graph, 伊里斯 is referenced by 909 other articles, and connects out to Eris, Gorgons and Homer.

It sits within the topics Avian humanoids, Characters in the Argonautica and Daughters of Zeus.

Its subject is documented across 59 Wikipedia language editions.

Wikidata facts

Given name: Iris
Gender: female
Spouse: Zephyrus
Child: Pothos
Father: Thaumas
Mother: Electra
Image: The iris 1904 illustration (cropped).jpg

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Commons category: Iris (mythology)
worshipped by: Ancient Greek religion
fictional or mythical analog of: rainbow
described by source: Pauly–Wissowa
present in work: Iliad
different from: Iris
native label: Ἶρις

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伊里斯（希臘語：Ίρις，拉丁語：Iris）為希臘神話中彩虹的化身和諸神的使者。她是陶瑪斯和的女兒，哈耳庇厄的姊妹，同时也是奥林帕斯十二神（尤其是赫拉）的随从。现存历史记录少有对伊里斯的崇拜，仅在提洛岛有从发现少量遗迹。在古代艺术中，伊里斯常被描绘为带翅膀的女性形象，并随身携带象征信使的神杖，以及献给众神的水罐。在早期的诗歌中，伊里斯是一位处女，但在阿尔开俄斯的笔下，她却是西风神泽费罗斯之妻，小爱神厄洛斯之母。在西方语言中，伊里斯有时用作“信使”的代名词。

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