Morpheus
Classical Mythology. a son of Hypnos and the god of dreams.
Idioms about Morpheus
in the arms of Morpheus, asleep.
Origin of Morpheus
1Other words from Morpheus
- Mor·phe·an, adjective
Words Nearby Morpheus
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How to use Morpheus in a sentence
Morpheus, who will appear in Resurrections where he’ll be played by Abdul-Mateen rather than Fishburne for reasons that will be revealed, was alive and well in Zion when the film trilogy ended.
Everything To Remember About the Matrix Trilogy Before You See The Matrix Resurrections | James Grebey | December 17, 2021 | TimeNeo is able to live up to the prophecy, saving Morpheus’ life and defeating Agent Smith—the first time anybody has ever gone toe-to-toe with an Agent and lived.
Everything To Remember About the Matrix Trilogy Before You See The Matrix Resurrections | James Grebey | December 17, 2021 | TimeThe Matrix Revolutions, released later in 2003, begins with Neo trapped in a sort of limbo between the real world and the Matrix, though Morpheus and Trinity are able to free him.
Everything To Remember About the Matrix Trilogy Before You See The Matrix Resurrections | James Grebey | December 17, 2021 | TimeTom Sturridge snagged the coveted role of Morpheus, Lord of the Dreaming, no doubt due in part to his well-sculpted cheekbones.
Occultist tries to imprison Death in first The Sandman teaser | Jennifer Ouellette | September 27, 2021 | Ars TechnicaAs I've written previously, the titular "sandman" is Dream, aka Morpheus, among other names.
Occultist tries to imprison Death in first The Sandman teaser | Jennifer Ouellette | September 27, 2021 | Ars Technica
Meanwhile, Project Morpheus is designed and optimized for one system.
The Game You Wear on Your Face: Virtual Reality Is Finally Here | Alec Kubas-Meyer | May 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTProject Morpheus developers will be able to guarantee a consistent experience for every user; Rift developers will not.
The Game You Wear on Your Face: Virtual Reality Is Finally Here | Alec Kubas-Meyer | May 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd in part that is thanks to Joffe, who has emerged as a kind of Morpheus-like figure.
Near Somnus sits Morpheus, one of his many sons, who watches over his slumbers and sees that no one shall break in upon his sleep.
Stories of Old Greece and Rome | Emilie Kip BakerLong before the glowing god made its appearance in the east, Bob was rudely yanked from the arms of Morpheus.
Nothing But the Truth | Frederic S. IshamHe had gone through so much he was tired and scarcely had he touched the sheets when the welcoming arms of Morpheus claimed him.
Nothing But the Truth | Frederic S. IshamThe party dispersed, and Miles was soon in the arms of Morpheus; he had fallen asleep making an eloquent appeal to the chair.
This proceeding always had the effect of giving me the desired sleep upon my again wooing Morpheus.
Jethou | E. R. Suffling
British Dictionary definitions for Morpheus
/ (ˈmɔːfɪəs, -fjuːs) /
Greek myth the god of sleep and dreams
Derived forms of Morpheus
- Morphean, adjective
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Cultural definitions for Morpheus
[ (mawr-fee-uhs) ]
A Roman god of sleep and dreams.
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