What is Iambe?
'''Iambe''' was the goddess of [[rhyme]] and [[comedy|merriment]] in [[Greek mythology]]. She was the daughter of [[Pan (mythology)|Pan]] and [[Echo (mythology)|Echo]]. == Iambic pentameter == Iambe is said to have created the [[iambic pentameter]] verse pattern in poetry. This is a metered verse with two different sounds, and it was named after Iambe. The iambic pentameter verse is used by many poets, one of which is [[William Shakespeare]]. == Demeter == In the myth, [[Demeter]], was sad about losing her daughter, [[Persephone]]. It was only Iambe who was able to make Demeter [[laugh]]. She did this by using [[poetry]] and [[wit]] to cheer Demeter up. When Demeter was not sad any more, the earth became fertile again. Iambe then became Demeter's first priestess. [[Category:Greek gods and goddesses]] {{stub}}