Iris, the messenger of the gods, was often seen with a pitcher because she used it to carry water from the River Styx. This water was significant in that, when the gods were forming an oath, she would pour the water above them to "seal" the pact.
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The greek Goddess did not die therefore she is immortal
She is the Greek goddess of rainbows.
Iris, the goddess of rainbows and messengers.
The Titan Arke is sometimes considered to be her enemy. Because Iris was the messenger for the Greek Gods, and Arke was the messenger for the Titans.
Iris was too minor a goddess to have her own animals, however, she is usually depicted with a water pitcher and a herald's rod made from two serpents. She is also depicted with wings, and, according to Aristophanes in his play "Birds", Homer compared her to a "timorous dove".