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Somnus

[som-nuhs]

noun

  1. the ancient Roman god of sleep, a son of Night and brother of Death.



Somnus

/ ˈsɒmnəs /

noun

  1. Greek counterpart: Hypnosthe Roman god of sleep

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Somnus Band: A sleep-inducing, vibrating headband b.

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In the belief that this would prove efficacious, I again turned to woo the not reluctant Somnus, but scarcely had an hour elapsed when I was again alarmed by repeated blows first at the door and then at the window.

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Gate leading from cave of Somnus to outer world, 210, 211.

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Prime minister of Somnus, god of sleep, 208, 212.

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Attendants of Somnus, crouching in his cave, 210.

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