In Greek mythology, the rainbow was considered to be a path made by a messenger (Iris) between Earth and Heaven.

In Chinese mythology, the rainbow was a slit in the sky sealed by Goddess Nüwa using stones of five different colours.

The Irish leprechaun’s secret hiding place for his pot of gold is usually said to be at the end of the rainbow.

And of course, the B-Town Blog rainbow mythology involves rain, sun, luck and a video camera…here’s a nice low-slung ‘bow captured near where 152nd turns into Maplewild: