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JordanMorpheus was the Greek God of Dreams. Hypnos, also known as Somnus in Rome, Morpheus' father, was the God of Sleep. The drug morphine was named after Morpheus.
It should be noted that Morpheus doesn't have a Roman counterpart. The deities Morpheus and Hypnos were combined by Romans to form Somnus.
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What Greek god was in charge of sleep and dreams?
Hypnos is the god of sleep and Morpheus is the god of dreams.
Who is the God Morpheus?
Morpheus is the Greek god of dreams. He is the son of Somnus. He also makes an appearance in the Metamorphoses by Ovid.
Who is the Greek God of dreams?
Morpheus The word morphine derives from the god's name
Did morphine originate from Greek Mythology?
The name of 'morphine' is derived from the Greek god Morpheus who was known as the god of dreams .
Who is the god or goddess of travel?
- Hermes is the Greek god of travel and travelers. what does hyponos do - Hypnos is the Greek god of sleep. Not to be confused with Morpheus (the Greek god of dreams), Hypnos only puts 'em to sleep. Think of him like the Sandman. ;)
