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Iris

Definition

Iris is a Greek goddess who personifies the rainbow and serves as a messenger between humans and gods.

Analogy

Think of Iris as a magical mail carrier who delivers messages from one realm to another using rainbows as her transportation system.

Related terms

Hermes: The Greek god known as the messenger of the gods.

Messenger: A person or entity that carries information or communicates between different parties.

Rainbow: A natural phenomenon that forms when sunlight interacts with water droplets in the air, creating a colorful arc in the sky.

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