hypnos
Definition
Noun 1. The Greek god of sleep: In Greek mythology, Hypnos is the personification and god of sleep. He is the son of Nyx (Night) and the twin brother of Thanatos (Death).
Usage
- Hypnos is a proper noun, always capitalized, referring specifically to the deity from Greek mythology.
- It is used in contexts discussing mythology, classical literature, or art.
Examples
- Noun:
- In the epic, the hero was visited by Hypnos, who brought him a deep and dreamless slumber.
- The painting depicted Hypnos as a gentle youth, often with wings on his shoulders or temples.
Advanced Usage
- "The realm of Hypnos": A poetic way to refer to sleep or the state of dreaming.
- She drifted into the realm of Hypnos.
Variants and Related Words
- Hypnology (n): The scientific study of sleep.
- Hypnotic (adj): 1. Causing sleep or drowsiness. 2. Relating to hypnosis.
- Hypnosis (n): An artificially induced, sleep-like state of heightened suggestibility.
Synonyms
- Somnus: The Roman equivalent of Hypnos.
Noun
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(Greek mythology) the Greek god of sleep; the son of Nyx
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