god
Somnus
The personified god of Sleep, to whom Numa sacrifices alongside Faunus during his incubation.
Reading notes
- The Festivals §4.15 gentle Sleep
Somnus, the god of Sleep, to whom Numa offers a sheep alongside Faunus.
- Metamorphoses §8.234 Gentle Sleep
Sleep (Somnus) personified, soothing Erysichthon as Hunger steals into him.