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: Hypnos. the Roman god of sleep

Example Sentences

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 Literature

Somnus Band: A sleep-inducing, vibrating headband b.

From Inc

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.

From Project Gutenberg

Mors, god of death, occupied one of the corners of Somnus’ cave.

From Project Gutenberg

As for Morpheus, the son as well as the prime minister of Somnus, he was also called the god of sleep, and mortals were wont to intercede for his good offices.

From Project Gutenberg