Somnus
the ancient Roman god of sleep, a son of Night and brother of Death.
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How to use Somnus in a sentence
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 BakerStultum est somno delectari, mortem horrere: cum Somnus assiduus sit mortis mutatio.
Isabella Orsini | Francesco Domenico GuerrazziSomnus protect me from hearing any but some half dozen orators in both houses!
Real Life In London, Volumes I. and II. | Pierce EganSomnus consented, and having done as Juno desired, he hurried down to the Grecian fleet with a message to Neptune.
The Story of Troy | Michael ClarkeThe Greek god of sleep and dreams, the son and minister of Somnus.
1000 Mythological Characters Briefly Described | Edward S. Ellis
British Dictionary definitions for Somnus
/ (ˈsɒmnəs) /
the Roman god of sleep: Greek counterpart: Hypnos
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