Zephyrus
Zephyrus, the west wind, is a gentle and benevolent force who brings the mild, wet spring weather. Note the flowers bundled in his robe. His mother is Eos, the goddess of the dawn and his wife is Iris, goddess of the Rainbow.
Iris was the goddess of the rainbow. She was also the messenger who delivered messages from Zeus and Hera to mankind. Farmers paid tribute to her for lifting water from lakes or streams to the clouds so it could fall again to water their crops. Also called Thaumantias, she was the sister of the Harpies.
