- In Greek mythology Sleep (Hypnos), Death (Thanatos), and Dreams (Oniros) were children of the goddess Night (Nyx)
- Neglect or Forgetfulness (Lethe) and Pain (Algos) were grandchildren of the Night (Nyx). (Source: Ture et al., The art of alleviating pain in Greek mythology, (Neurosurgery, 56:178-185, 2005.)
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Sleep, Death and Dreams
Posted by Dr. Sharath Kumar at 5:36 PM
Labels: Death and Dreams, Sleep
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