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Were Iris and Hermes friends

Updated: 9/2/2023

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As Hermes was a Greek God and the messenger of the Gods he was probably on at least speaking terms with all of the Greek Gods. I would say he was probably friends with most of the Gods and Goddesses as he was the herald/messenger.

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How are Hermes and iris similar?

While Hermes is messenger of Zeus, Iris is messenger to Hera.

Who is the Greek god of messengers?

There were two: Hermes a herald of Zeus. Iris, a messenger of Hera.

Who was the messager for Zeus?

Zeus' only messengers were Hermes and Iris. Hermes was the Olympian god of thieves. Iris was the goddess of the rainbow. She is not considered an Olympian.

Roman messenger of the gods?

Don't forget Iris. -Indiriel ---------------- Hermes

What was the name of Zeus messenger?

Zeus' messanger is Hermes and Iris.

Could iris the goddess of the rainbow fly?

Iris was also a messenger along with Hermes, so I believe that she could...

Successor to the messenger of god?

Since you placed this in the Greek Mythology forum, I'll assume you meant the Messenger of the Gods. Hermes and Iris were the messengers of the gods, with Hermes usually acting on behalf of Zeus, and Iris on behalf of Hera. Iris had no Roman counterpart, but Hermes' was Mercury. They had no successors.

Did Iris the Greek goddess lead the souls of the dead to the Elysian Fields?

No. That was Hermes's job.

Who is the goddess that carried messages from the gods to the mortals?

Iris and Hermes were both immortal messengers.

Who was the Greek goddess of the rainbow?

Iris was the goddess of the rainbow. She often worked for Hera as Hermes worked for Zeus.

How does iris relate to mythology?

Iris is the goddess of rainbows. She is also called the messenger goddess, but Hermes is the messenger god, so she is first and foremost the goddess of rainbows.

Is there any gods are similar to Hermes?

Iris. She is the minor god of rainbows and carries messages to and from the gods

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