In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger for the gods, serving as a link between heaven and ...

This idea of the rainbow as a bridge between heaven and earth is also found in Greek mythology; the goddess Iris personifies the rainbow and carries messengers from the gods to humanity.

In Greek mythology, Iris was the messenger of the gods and was the rainbow personified. She had a twin sister who betrayed the Olympian gods by becoming a messenger for the Titans. Gifting irises ...