Hypnos

[ hip-nos ]

noun

1. the ancient Greek god of sleep.

Hypnos

/ ˈhɪpnɒs /

noun

1. Greek myth the god of sleep Roman counterpartSomnus Compare Morpheus

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hypnos¹

< Greek hýpnos sleep; cognate with Old English swefn, Latin somnus, Welsh hun; sopor

Word History and Origins

Origin of Hypnos¹

Greek: sleep

Example Sentences

Although sleep has always fascinated humanity, until the 20th century it was regarded as “short death”—a notion dating back to the twin brothers Hypnos and Thanatos, Greek gods of sleep and death.

From Scientific American

Above is a rather dramatic commercial for the “The Hypnos Hoodie,” featuring puns like “we believe that we truly can elevate small aspects of life.”

From Time

‘I sense two mortals asleep in the main cabin. Nobody else. I’m no child of Hypnos, but I’ve sent some deep dreams their way. Should be enough to keep them snoozing until well after sunrise.’

From Literature

Oh Hypnos, god of sleep, how have I so offended thee that the gate to your garden is closed?

From New York Times

Hypnos seemed to him at that moment somewhat heavy, Thanatos somewhat stupid.

From Project Gutenberg