Illumination device and display device

A display device comprises a display panel and an illumination device,

• the illumination device comprising:
• a light guide including a first edge and a second edge extending in a first direction, a third edge and a fourth edge extending in a second direction intersecting the first direction, a fifth edge provided between the first edge and the third edge, a sixth edge provided between the second edge and the third edge;
• a plurality of light source elements provided in close proximity to the fourth edge, wherein
• the fifth edge including a first short edge extending in the first direction and a second short edge extending in the second direction, which are arranged alternately, and
• the sixth edge including a third short edge extending in the first direction and a fourth short edge extending in the second direction, which are arranged alternately.