Hypnos
In Greek mythology, Hypnos (/ˈhɪpnɒs/; Ancient Greek: Ὕπνος, 'sleep'), also spelled Hypnus, is the personification of sleep; the Roman equivalent is known as Somnus. His name is the origin of the word hypnosis. Pausanias wrote that Hypnos was the dearest friend of the Muses.
| Hypnos | |
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Personification of sleep | |
Hypnos marble head (National Roman Museum, Rome) | |
| Abode | Underworld |
| Symbol | Poppy, River Lethe, Cottonwood |
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| Parents | Nyx alone Nyx and Erebus |
| Siblings | Thanatos (twin brother) |
| Consort | Pasithea |
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| Roman equivalent | Somnus |
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