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	Iris Homework Page
		In Greek mythology, Iris is the personified goddess of the rainbow.
		Iris is the daughter of the Titan Thaumas and the nymph Electra.
		Iris is portrayed as a young woman with wings and her attributes are a herald's staff and a water pitcher.
	www.thanasis.com /iris.htm (915 words)

	IRIS - LoveToKnow Article on IRIS (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Iris fiorentina, with white or pale-blue flowers, is a native of the south of Europe, and is the source of the violet-scented orris root used in perfumery.
		Iris germanica of central Europe, the most common purple Fleur de Luce of Ray, is the large common blue iris of gardens, the bearded iris or fleur de luce and probably the Illyrian iris of the ancients.
		Iris unguicularis (or stylosa) is a remarkable winter flowering species from Algeria, with sky-blue flowers blotched witl~ yellow, produced at irregular intervals from November to March, the bleakest period of the year.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /i/ir/iris.htm (1503 words)

	Iris (mythology) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In Greek mythology, Iris was the daughter of Thaumas and the ocean nymph Electra and one of the Oceanids (according to Hesiod), the personification of the rainbow and messenger of the gods.
		Iris is represented as a youthful virgin, with wings of gold, who hurries with the swiftness of the wind from one end of the world to the other, into the depths of the sea and the underworld.
		Iris is the personal messenger of Hera, queen of the gods and is Hera's go-between from Mount Olympus to the mortal world.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Iris_(mythology) (232 words)

	The Iris
		Iris was the messenger of the gods and the personification of the Rainbow.
		The Iris bloom is the emblem of Florence, Italy.
		In Germany orris root which is made from iris used to be suspended in beer barrels to keep the beer from going stale and in France it was hung in wine casks to enrich the bouquet of the wine.
	www.sfheart.com /iris.html (1190 words)

	Greek & Roman mythology: Iris, messenger goddess of Zeus and Hera (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		Iris was the Greek goddess of rainbows and rain clouds.
		Iris is the daughter of Thaumas, a sea god, whose name means "wonders." Most sources say her mother was Electra, the Oceanid of amber-colored clouds.
		Iris is depicted as a youthful female with wings that are usually called gold-colored, which would match her mother's clouds, but sometimes called rainbow-hued.
	www.mythology.com /iris.html (489 words)

	ninemsn Encarta - Search Results - Oceanus
		Oceanus, in Greek mythology, one of the Titans, the son of Uranus and Gaea.
		Titans, in Greek mythology, the 12 children of Uranus and Gaea, Heaven and Earth, and some of the children of the 12.
		Iris (mythology), in Greek mythology, goddess of the rainbow, the daughter of the Titan Thaumas and Electra, daughter of the Titan Oceanus.
	au.encarta.msn.com /Oceanus.html (88 words)

	Mythography \| The Greek Goddess Iris in Myth and Art
		Iris was the goddess of the rainbow in Greek mythology.
		Iris often served as Hera's personal messenger in many ancient sources - indeed, it is interesting to note that the famous Parthenon frieze shows Iris in close proximity to Hera.
		Scholars have suggested that Iris, as the personification of the rainbow, represented an example of a brief union of earth and sky.
	www.loggia.com /myth/iris.html (322 words)

	Iris - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Iris (mythology), a messenger of the gods in Greek mythology, identified with the rainbow
		Iris (anatomy), the sphincter around the pupil of the eye, named for the color in human and animal eyes
		Iris (camera), a mechanical device which mimics the function of the biological iris
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Iris (368 words)

	Science :: ::
		Mythology goes that Iris was the ancient Greek goddess who personified the rainbow.
		Iris, it was believed, would carry messages from "the eye of Heaven" to earth traveling on the arc of the rainbow.
		The iris is actually a small circular muscle, which controls the amount of light that enters the eyes.
	dimdima.com /Science/science_common/show_science.asp?q_aid=158&... (377 words)

	Blue, bluer, iris?
		Iris is supplied to the Dutch flower auctions all year round, in bunches of ten with an average stem length of 60 centimetres.
		The iris is the logo of the city of Florence and in Japan it is a symbol of fertility.
		In Greek mythology Iris ('rainbow') is the beautiful, fleet-footed messenger between the gods and men.
	www.flowercouncil.org /uk/news/fpnews/Productnieuws_2001/febr2001_Iris.asp (803 words)

	Mythology : Iris, messenger of the Gods
		Iris is the daughter of Thaumas (son of Pontus and Ge) and the Oceanid Electra, and sister to the Harpies.
		On Olympus Iris was the messenger of the gods, particularly Hera and Zeus.
		Iris would feed and water the their steeds when they returned to Olympus, and on occasion rescued Immortals and humans in distress.
	hunter.apana.org.au /~gallae/pantheon/myth/iris.htm (304 words)

	Start MG News Release 2000
		In Greek mythology, Iris was a messenger of the gods who used the rainbow as a pathway to Earth.
		The iris symbol has appeared in the art of ancient Egypt and Islam and is said to have inspired the fleur-de-lis, which is the floral symbol of France.
		The bearded iris is one of the most glamorous flowers of late spring, and it is also one of the easiest perennials to grow in Colorado.
	www.colostate.edu /Depts/CoopExt/LARIMER/mg010804.htm (1015 words)

	IRIS - Ancient Mythology
		Goddess of the rainbow, a daughter of Thaumas and Elektra and a sister to the Harpies, Iris was also the personal messenger to Zeus and Hera (in this she differed from Hermes, who was messenger to all the gods of Olympus).
		Contrary to Christian myth, when her rainbow appeared in the sky it was taken as a sign of rain, welcomed by farmers.
		Represented as a beautiful virgin with wings the colour of the rainbow itself, Iris was said to ride on the rainbow, sometimes with a nimbus on her head, in which the colours of the rainbow were reflected.
	www.mysticgames.com /mythology/IRIS.htm (100 words)

	Valleyford Gardens Iris Basics
		Iris are exclusively from the Northern hemisphere, and found in most temperate climates, growing wild along streams, in water and even the deserts of the Middle East.
		Iris left Olympus to bring the divine commands to humankind, by whom she was regarded as an adviser.
		From ancient times the stately Iris stood as a symbol of power and majesty - it was dedicated to Juno and as the origin of the scepter, the Egyptians placing it on the brow of the Sphinx and on the scepter of their kings, the three leaves of its blossoms typifying faith, wisdom and valor.
	www.valleyfordgardens.com /iris_basics.htm (985 words)

	Electra
		Iris, in Greek mythology - Iris, in Greek mythology, goddess of the rainbow; daughter of Electra and Thaumas.
		Dardanus - Dardanus, in Greek mythology, founder of Troy; son of Zeus and the Pleiad Electra.
		Pleiades, in Greek mythology - Pleiades, in Greek mythology, seven daughters of Atlas and the nymph Pleione.
	www.factmonster.com /ce6/ent/A0816972.html (235 words)

	Iris 1, Greek Mythology Link.
		When quarrel arises among the gods, and when anyone among the OLYMPIANS lies, then Zeus sends Iris 1 to the river Styx in the Underworld, and bring in a golden jug the oath of the gods [about the oath of the gods see Underworld].
		Iris 1 came also to Hypnos, sent by Hera, to ask him fashion a shape resembling Ceyx, which appearing before Ceyx's wife Alcyone 2, whould inform her of her husband's death.
		Iris 2 is one of the horses of King Admetus 1 of Pherae in the chariot-race at Opheltes 1's funeral games [see also SEVEN AGAINS THEBES].
	homepage.mac.com /cparada/GML/Iris1.html (252 words)

	The Decomposition Of Iris - Greek Mythology - Lombergar.com - Surreal Fantasy Fiction Art
		The image depicts the falling apart of Iris, the decomposition of her image due to the current happenings, due to the ignorance of human rights worldwide.
		Iris, in Greek mythology, Goddess of the Rainbow, the daughter of the Titan Thaumas and Electra, daughter of the Titan Oceanus.
		Although she was a sister of the winged monsters, the Harpies, Iris was represented as a beautiful maiden, with wings and robes of bright colors and a halo of light on her head, trailing across the sky with a rainbow in her wake.
	www.lombergar.com /portfolio/the-decomposition-of-iris-a278.html (295 words)

	Iris (mythology) -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		By command of Zeus she carries in an (An open vessel with a handle and a spout for pouring) ewer water from the ((Greek mythology) a river in Hades across which Charon carried dead souls) Styx, with which she puts to sleep all who (Click link for more info and facts about perjure) perjure themselves.
		Her attributes are the caduceus and a (An open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers) vase.
		The word (The visual property of something having a milky brightness) iridescence is derived in part from the name of this goddess.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/i/ir/iris_(mythology).htm (162 words)

	Greek Mythology: IRIS Goddess of the Rainbow & Messenger of the Gods ( also Thaumantias ) w/ Pictures
		IRIS was the winged Goddess of the rainbow, a messenger of the Olympian gods.
		Iris (the rainbow) and Zephyros (the west-wind) were occassionally called the parents of Pothos (passion): the imagery of the rainbow and the west wind corresponding to the variegated brilliance of passion.
		Iris, who was an expert at trouble-making, put off now her heavenly mien and raiment, went quickly amongst them and joined the group of Trojan matrons, transformed into the likeness of Beroe: '[And tried to persuade the Roman maidens into setting fire to the ships]..
	www.theoi.com /Pontios/Iris.html (5920 words)

	Get Growing Gardening Tips 73- Iris Types (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In Greek mythology Iris was a sister of the Harpies, messenger of the Juno, goddess of marriage.
		The Iris was also a favourite flower of the Moslems, who took it to Spain after their conquest in the 8th century.
		Iris specialization and hybridization has lagged behind that of some other genera, but now there is an almost unbelievable array of cultivars available.
	www.devonian.ualberta.ca /getgro73.html (824 words)

	Search Tuna Report for Greek Mythology (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		EAWC Quiz: Greek Mythology This beautiful daughter of Zeus and Demeter was abducted by Hades and made queen of the underworld....
		Greek Mythology: Heroes But knowing their names and exploits is essential for understanding references in literature and even popular culture today....
		Greek Mythology Classic Myth: The Ancient Sources This is a great site with a searchable database with lots and lots of information on Greek Gods and their stories....
	searchtuna.com /ftlive/2559.html (3762 words)

	NASA: TERRA (EOS AM-1) - Contest to Name EOS AM-1
		Gaea was the first goddess in Greek mythology, and this satellite will be the first satellite ever to study the Earth as one global system.
		This vast array of colors lends meaning to its name, which in Greek means "rainbow." In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger from the gods to humankind.
		According to the "New World Dictionary of the English Language," the iris of the eye is defined as "the round, pigmented membrane surrounding the pupil to regulate the amount of light." Even though we classify the color of our eyes in very general categories, each individual has his own unique variation.
	terra.nasa.gov /Contest/runnersup.php (2072 words)

	Elysium Gates - Historical Iris
		In Greek mythology Iris was the messenger of the gods (a female counterpart to Hermes), symbolized by the rainbow (she was the personified goddess of the rainbow) which touches both heaven and earth, the connection between gods and mortals.
		She is regarded as the messenger of the gods to mankind, and particularly of the goddess Hera (who was the wife and sister of Zeus, Queen of Heaven) whose orders she brought to humans.
		Iris is also a sister of the Harpies and in some literary works called Thaumantias.
	www.elysiumgates.com /mt_olympus/histiris.html (448 words)

	National Gardening Association :: Regional Reports
		Japanese iris are somewhat more exacting in their requirements -- moist, acidic soils and winter protection in cold climates -- but they are relatively easy to grow if those needs are met.
		Neither bearded nor beardless, crested iris (Iris cristata) are in a group by themselves, and are characterized by a raised ridge (or crest) along the lower petals (where the "beard" would be if they were bearded irises).
		In Greek mythology, Iris was the messenger of the gods to humankind.
	www.garden.org /regional/report/arch/inmygarden/1010 (891 words)

	Iris--Goddess of the Rainbow, Essence of Creativity
		In mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow.
		Iris, the flower essence, is held as an aid to creativity by the makers who provide it.
		I wouldn't say that her Iris is necessarily better than the famous maker's Iris I usually rely on.
	www.essences.com /vibration/june99/iris.html (925 words)

	Burke's Backyard Archives 1997 - Iris Book (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		There are many different iris species and within the main garden irises such as tall bearded and Japanese iris, exist a myriad of colour and forms.
		There are spectacular images of iris flowers against highly recognisable landscape backgrounds such as the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House, as well as sunsets and country scenes.
		Graeme Grosvenor is one of the world's leading experts on the iris, and has spent more than 12 years planning, researching and writing the book.
	www.burkesbackyard.com.au /1997/archives/27/in_the_garden/gardening_tips,_books,_techniques_and_tools/iris_book (509 words)

	Iris Dell at the Devonian Botanic Garden (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		The genus Iris is large, and comprises up to 300 species and countless cultivars of bulbous and rhizomatous perennials native to northern temperate regions.
		The Iris was also a favourite of the Moslems, who took it to Spain after their conquest in the 8th century.
		It is highly likely he had the iris in mind, having regard to his other references to Irises as "Flower-de-luces" on the Royal Arms of England and France.
	www.devonian.ualberta.ca /irisdell.html (745 words)

	ID-Studiolab: Aernout Peeters : Iris
		Iris was submitted for the ARS Electronica festival 2005.
		In mythology, Iris was messenger of the gods during the Trojan War.
		The second reason for calling the toolset Iris is the shape of the activity visualiser in the client.
	studiolab.io.tudelft.nl /peeters/iris (1144 words)

	Purple Iris
		Iris originated from the Greek, Roman and Egyptian mythology.
		In token of that faith, the Greeks use to plant purple Irises on the graves of women.
		Iris also means bride; light and hop; affection, grace, beauty; power; faith, wisdom and valor; eloquence, message and promise; and the warrior.
	www.mooresartgallery.com /iris.html (104 words)

	SignOnSanDiego.com > Home Improvement
		ccording to ancient Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and messenger of the gods.
		Iris fanciers further praise this heavenly plant, because if you choose appropriate varieties, they'll bloom and bloom again for much of the gardening year.
		In describing colors of iris flowers, beards may be described if their color differs from the petals.
	www.signonsandiego.com /projects2/homeimprovement/20030427_iris.html (1277 words)

	Denkyu.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
		In Spiral, purple iris flowers are found everywhere, presenting a link between the Narumis and the Blade children as the flower is held dear by both of them, being Kiyotaka's favorite, and used as a marker by the Blade Children.
		The iris flower has a number of attributes associated with it, the most notable in relation to Spiral being 'fear of death, atheism, excessiveness, spiritual insights and understanding beyond the material physical'.
		In Greek mythology, Iris is the daughter of Thaumas, a sea god and the personification of the rainbow, which unites heaven and Earth and is a messenger from the Gods.
	www.denkyu.com /december2003/10.html (1424 words)

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