hypnos

/ˈhɪpnɒs/

Definitions

1. noun

the personification of sleep in Greek mythology, often depicted as a gentle deity or a winged god who could put people to sleep with a touch of his hand

“In Greek mythology, Hypnos was the brother of Thanatos, who was the god of death.”

Synonyms

  • Sleep
  • Somnolence
  • Somnus

Antonyms

  • Alertness
  • Awakening
  • Vigilance