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Morpheus

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Morpheus , in Greek and Roman mythology, god of dreams. The son of Hypnos (or Somnus), the god of sleep, he brought dreams of human forms. His brothers Phobetor and Phantasos induced dreams of animals and inanimate objects, respectively.

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Morpheus

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Morpheus in Roman mythology, the son of Somnus (god of sleep), the god of dreams and, in later writings, also god of sleep. The phrase in the arms of Morpheus is recorded from the late 18th century.

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Morpheus

World Encyclopedia | 2005 | Copyright

Morpheus In Greek and Roman mythology, the god of sleep and dreams.

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Morpheus

Oxford Dictionary of Rhymes | 2007 | Copyright

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