Hypnos (Hades)

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Character
Name: Hypnos
Occupation: God
Relationships: Zagreus/Hypnos, Ares/Hypnos, Hypnos & Thanatos
Fandom: Hades (video game)
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Hypnos is a character in the 2019 video game Hades and its sequel, Hades II. In Greek Mythology, he is the personification of sleep.

Canon

His primary role within the House of Hades seems to be welcoming arriving spirits (shades). He also greets Zagreus every time he returns, often with a comment on the specific way he met his demise.

Thanatos is his half-brother.

Fandom

Many fans found Hypnos relatable, due to his combination of being socially awkward and sleeping a lot.

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Hypnos greeting Zag every 20 minutes, Archived version