Morpheus

MEANING

ORIGIN

Greek mythology

ETYMOLOGY

From the Greek 'morphē', meaning 'form, shape'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Morpheus is known as the god of dreams in Greek mythology, often depicted as a figure who shapes and forms dreams.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Morpheus is part of the Oneiroi, a group of dream gods in ancient Greek mythology. He is often mentioned in classical texts as the entity responsible for human dreams.