Lekythos with Hermes and Iris

<p>The ancient Greeks conceived of their messenger gods-divinities who carried messages to other gods or humans-as winged, alluding to their swiftness and their ability to go anywhere. Iris and Hermes were the main messenger gods in Greek mythology; Iris primarily served Zeus and Hera, the king and queen of the gods. This small oil container bears a rare representation of both messengers together.</p><p>For the latest information about this object, <cite><a href='https://purl.thewalters.org/art/48.230' rel='external'>Lekythos with Hermes and Iris</a></cite>, visit the Online Collection of the Walters Art Museum.</p>