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Phantasus

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In Greek mythology, Phantasus was one of the sons of Hypnos, the god of sleep. Hypnos, the twin brother of Thanatos (Death), resided in a dark cave. Phantasus, along with his brothers Morpheus and Icelus, were responsible for sending dreams to mortals. While Morpheus sent human shapes and Icelus sent animal shapes, Phantasus specifically sent dreams that took the form of inanimate objects. The concept of dreams and their interpretation, known as oneiromancy, was significant in ancient cultures, including Greece, where dreams were often seen as divine messages.123

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