her name was Iris

and like the blooming flower

she captivated

all who looked upon her face

despite she was just a child

- The iris symbolizes a number of things including faith, wisdom, valor, hope and being captivated. In ancient Egypt, the iris was a symbol of power. In Greek mythology, Iris was the name of the goddess of the multicolored rainbow. She was tasked with leading the souls of dead women to Elysian Fields. The iris was also a symbol of Gaul dating back to the first century A.D. and Clovis I, the King of the Franks.