Motif
winged maiden as swift supernatural envoy
winged_maiden_as_swift_supernatural_envoy
A motif of the Divine Intervention and Guidance family, within the sub-family Messengers and Prophets. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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greek roman
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Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome MOMUS. / EROS (CUPID, AMOR) AND PSYCHE. / HYMEN. / IRIS (THE RAINBOW).; lines 4989-5006 confidence: medium
Iris is introduced as daughter of Thaumas and Electra, personification of the rainbow, and special attendant and messenger of the queen of heaven.
Iris is presented as a beautiful maiden with golden wings and marked swiftness in carrying out divine commands.
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