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Morpheus
Morpheus is the Greek god of dreams, and, most commonly, takes the form of people, rather than objects or animals. He is the oldest of the Oneiroi, and, thus, an attendant of Hypnos. Scholars are unable to agree on his exact lineage, but most sources say he is the son of Nyx, creates either by parthenogenesis, or Erebus as the father. Either way, with night and darkness, it is little wonder that he is so elusive to modern research.
When he does appear in his true form, Morpheus takes the shape of a handsome man with dark wings, though his sole purpose is to guide you to slumberland, rather than to procreate with mortals as so many other Greek deities did. Because of this, many cite Morpheus as a more ancient version of the sandman.
His name also gives rise to the drug morphine, and there is relevance to this in the ancient texts where it says Morpheus lies in a cave with Poppy, a woman who was never mentioned again in the script. Said cave is located near the entrance of the underworld.
When he does appear in his true form, Morpheus takes the shape of a handsome man with dark wings, though his sole purpose is to guide you to slumberland, rather than to procreate with mortals as so many other Greek deities did. Because of this, many cite Morpheus as a more ancient version of the sandman.
His name also gives rise to the drug morphine, and there is relevance to this in the ancient texts where it says Morpheus lies in a cave with Poppy, a woman who was never mentioned again in the script. Said cave is located near the entrance of the underworld.
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