Born from sun and a fresh spring shower, I wear an arch of seven brilliant hues, yet I carry neither quiver nor arrows. What am I?
A rainbow
A rainbow forms in misty rain and sunlight; the riddle plays on 'bow' as an archer's weapon.
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