What powers do Iris\Goddess of Rainbow have?

The personification of the rainbow, Iris was the sister of the Harpies and one of the Olympian messengers. In her divine form she appeared clothed in a long tunic, her hair was held by a bandeau (hair clip) and she carried a caduceus. Golden wings were attached to her shoulders and, like Hermes, she was often depicted wearing winged sandles.



Although she mainly served Zeus, Iris was devoted to Hera; in addition to carrying her messages, also effected the goddess's vengence. She was obviously a caring sort of deity for the myths tell us of how she welcomed the other gods on their return to Olympus, unharnessed the steeds from their chariots and brought them nectar and ambrosia. The fact that she is shown in such a benevolent light conveys the message, that life's storms are often followed by a rainbow, from which illumination we may receive solace, good news and hope.



It should also be noted that Iris represents the telepathic contact between Olympus and the other realms, including that of mankind. Her message, as far as the inspiring Hero is concerned, is that as long as a close mental link with the gods is maintained, all initiatory storms end in a silver lining. The rainbow, therefore, constitutes a strong and encouraging link between the finite and the infinite and speaks for the occult part to be played by Iris.



There is also a storey of Iris being a goddess of compassion, where she went against the will of Hera in the punnishment of another goddess. Thus allowing the birth of Apollo and Artemis.

What powers do Iris\Goddess of Rainbow have?
Not much. She just controlled rainbows and was an occasional messenger.
Reply:By command of Zeus she carries in an ewer water from the Styx, with which she puts to sleep all who perjure themselves. Her attributes are the caduceus and a vase. She is also represented as supplying the clouds with the water needed to deluge the world. Iris is the personal messenger of Hera, queen of the gods and is Hera's go-between from Mount Olympus to the mortal world.
Reply:In Greek mythology, Iris is the personified goddess of the rainbow. She is regarded as the messenger of the gods to mankind, and particularly of the goddess Hera whose orders she brought to humans. Iris is the daughter of Titan Thaumas and the nymph Electra. She is portrayed as a young woman with wings and her attributes are a herald's staff and a water pitcher.



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. As the rainbow unites Earth and heaven, Iris was the messenger of the gods to men; in this capacity she was mentioned frequently in the Iliad, but never in the Odyssey, where Hermes takes her place. She is married to Zephyrus, god of the west wind.



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. She is especially the messenger of Hera, and is associated with Hermes, whose caduceus or staff she often holds. By command of Zeus she carries in an ewer water from the Styx, with which she puts to sleep all who perjure themselves. Her attributes are the caduceus and a vase. She is also represented as supplying the clouds with the water needed to deluge the world. Iris is the personal messenger of Hera, queen of the gods and is Hera's go-between from Mount Olympus to the mortal world.



The word iridescence is derived in part from the name of this goddess.
Reply:Ask her. The Gods and Goddesses can be communicated with, and you may find this easier to accomplish at the full moon, and using some form of ritual: candles, incense, etc. Lots of books will tell you what a certain God or Goddess does, but it's nothing like hearing it from "the source"....