![]() ![]() Somnia – the children of SomnusĪgain in Ovid’s work, Metamorphoses, Morpheus is described as one of many children of Hypnos. Hera had wanted Zeus out of the way so that she could freely support the Greeks against the Trojans during the Trojan War. This was the reward he received for helping Hera, Zeus’ wife, make Zeus fall asleep. ![]() In some accounts however, they reside on the island of Lemnos.Īccording to Homer’s Iliad, Hypnos is betrothed to Pasithea, one of the Graces. Hypnos and many of his family members reside in the underworld. In the story, Hypnos is the son of Nyx (Night) and the twin brother of Thanatos (Death). Morpheus’ father, Hypnos, is the god of sleep. Ovid also states that Morpheus reveals himself to dreamer in human form. Birth story and familyĪccording to Roman poet Ovid, Morpheus is the offspring of Hypnos (Roman Somnus). In some accounts, he was known as the ‘Fashioner’ – perhaps a reference to his ability to make shapes in the dreamer’s mind. Morpheus’ name is believed to have its roots in the ancient Greek word for ‘shape’ or ‘form’. World History Edu explores the myths surrounding Morpheus origins, meaning, worship, significance, and symbols. To the ancient Greeks and Romans, Morpheus was believed to guide people to sleep, giving the dreamer the shapes and story line that come with the sleep.Īlthough he does not have a glossy appeal as the likes of Zeus, Hermes or Apollo, Morpheus certainly plays an important role in Greek mythology. Not so much a frequently worshiped and revered god in the Greek pantheon, ancient Greek god Morpheus was associated with dreams and sleep. Image: Morpheus, painted by French painter Jean-Bernard Restout ![]()
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