Somnus
- Calming
- Luxurious
- Dreamy
Somnus is online and conventional “sleep goods” store, with a twist.
This company offers everything under the moon… that can help aid your sleep such as; bedding, sleepwear, aromatherapy and hosting sleep seminars. Along with their luxury retail goods, Somnus also provides sleeping pods located in New York City, for anyone who is feeling a little overworked, stressed or tired - like they need to fall into complete oblivion.
This quote relates to the first time Somnus put Zeus to sleep. Hera, Zeus’s wife, devised a plan to avenge the ransacking of Troy by Heracles, Zeus' son; so, Somnus put Zeus to sleep and Hera unleashed angry winds on the oceans while Heracles was sailing home from Troy. When Zeus awoke, he was infuriated and tried to find Somnus, who managed to hide with his mother, Nyx.
This also relates back to the busy NYC locals who just need to take a break and sleep on it, tomorrow is a new day.
Somnus wildly recognised for his feathered wings that sit on either side of his head. I used a feather as part of the logo to help tell the story of Somnus.
Somnus has a range of natural products that he uses to help send people into a deep sleep. He uses poppies for their opium, a branch dipped in the water of Lethe, the Lake of Oblivion - situated close to where Somnus sleeps.
Oneroi is the Greek word for dream. Somnus has three children who are the gods of dreams, they work closely with Somnus. First Somnus works his magic and sends the person to sleep so his children can deliver their dreams.
