Somnus
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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She summoned her messenger Iris and ordered her to go to the house of Somnus, God of Sleep, and bid him send a dream to Alcyone to tell her the truth about Ceyx.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
Without a moment's hesitation, Iris set out for the palace of Somnus, the king of sleep.
From Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls by Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin
Attendants of Somnus, crouching in his cave, 210.
From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by Guerber, H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline)
Gate leading from cave of Somnus to outer world, 210, 211.
From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by Guerber, H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline)
On the throne reclined Somnus, scarcely opening his eyes, and with his hair and beard covering him like a mantle.
From Wonder Stories The Best Myths for Boys and Girls by Bailey, Carolyn Sherwin
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