Who was the ancient Greek god of dreams?
Depends on who you ask. Hypnos and Morpheus are variously both described as the Gods of sleep and dreams. “”Morpheus was the god of dreams in Greek mythology. According to some ancient sources – such as the Roman poet Ovid – he was the son of Hypnos, the god of Sleep.” “Hypnos was the god of sleep in Greek mythology. He is generally depicted in myth and literature as a gentle, benevolent force who brings the restorative gift of sleep to mortals and gods alike. The ancient Greek poet Hesiod claims that Hypnos was the son of Nyx (the goddess of Night) in the Theogony. In Hesiod’s version, he has no father. However, Hypnos does have a brother – the god of death, Thanatos. Hypnos and Thanatos were often portrayed together in both myth and art, and indeed, the pair cooperated on a number of occasions.” Hypnos & Thanatos Sources: http://www.loggia.com/myth/morpheus.html
