This account of the dream of Alcyone is the only mention of Morpheus in the ancient sources. As such, it is unclear whether he and his named brothers were already known or if their identities were invented by Ovid. Morpheus is the name of the god of dreams within Greek mythology. The Matrix character was also based on one of the same name from Neil Gaiman’s fictional universe The Sandman, which also draws heavily upon Greek mythology. This is largely consistent with Morpheus’s role within the wider Matrix universe as the one who first wakes humans from their dreamlike state within the machine-run simulation.

You can find bald caps in different colors but they don’t seem to have a wide range of shades, so if you want to match your skin color you’re going to need to use makeup all over the cap once you’ve applied it. The art of props and costumes can sometimes be an invisible one for viewers, only really noticeable when the team does something that feels wrong. The devil is in the detail—those small pieces that appear on the set, whether it’s a flagon appropriate to the 1600s or a vibrant costume that sets the tone of the scene. When everything comes together to create the right atmosphere, the props and costumes feel seamless, an enhancement of the world. The father Somnus (Sleep) chose from among his sons, his thronging thousand sons, one who in skill excelled to imitate the human form; Morpheus his name, than whom none can present more cunningly the features, gait and speech of men, their wonted clothes and turn of phrase. He mirrors only men; another forms the beasts and birds and the long sliding snakes. The gate that each Oneiros passed through determined what type of dream it would carry on that night. Morpheus, or Dream as he’s often called in the books, rules over The Dreaming, the realm from which all dreams and nightmares come.Sometimes you don’t even really need a costume, but instead, just some bald Halloween makeup will do. Lindsay Pugh: So there was always a conversation about Neil having glasses and about the type he would wear. We had a very long and interesting fitting with Lana, and she was very sure that she wanted blue frames for him – I’ll leave why with you – but we had a long conversation about what that means, where that takes us, how that will show itself in the movie. It was a very specific note from Lana. Originally informed by traditional Chinese robes and those worn by the clergy, the iconic coats of Neo and Morpheus ( Keanu Reeves and Laurence Fishburne) were designed with an image of the future in mind, and a superhero-like sentiment at their core. The tight PVC Carrie-Anne Moss’s Trinity wears, while more in sync with oil spills, was similarly conceived to highlight the contrast between the matrix (set in 1999) and the real world (a fictionalised, post-war 2199). Morpheus assumed the shape of Ceyx to appear in Alcyone’s dream. Among all the Oneiroi, he was most skilled at taking human form. This is actually one of the easiest costume designs to make from The Matrix. Like many other suited popular culture icons that we have already covered, such as Jules Winnfield (Pulp Fiction) or The Narrator (Fight Club), it is possible you already have a suit in your wardrobe that would work perfectly for this fancy dress.

While the names and functions of the individual Oneiroi may have been invented by Ovid for poetic appeal, some historians believe that a division of functions or types of dreams may have Hellenistic roots. Unfortunately, any texts that would clarify the identities of the Oneiroi earlier in Greece have been lost. The Evolution of Morpheus The gods could instruct the Oneiroi on which gate to pass through to take prophetic dreams to a specific person. In this way, they could influence mankind indirectly and give prophecies without the aid of an oracle or seer. As a spirit of dreams, Morpheus has captured the imagination of writers for millennia. He represents a state of imagination. This character influenced another by the same name. Morpheus is one of the central characters in The Matrix film trilogy, bringing the idea of dreaming is put into a science fiction setting. In her dream, Morpheus appeared to Alcyone with her husband’s features but pale and dripping with water. He tells the queen not to waste her time with false hope and prayers because he has already died.Beyond the world of costumes and festivities, Doc Cotton finds solace and joy in van life and outdoor adventures. Whether he's hitting the open road, camping beneath the stars, or exploring the great outdoors, he cherishes every moment of his outdoor escapades. Phobetor – Ovid gave this as an alternate name of Icelus. He claimed that the gods called this Oneiros Icelus, but humans referred to him as Phobetor, “frightener.” Morpheus was one of the few exceptions to this and was the member of the Oneiroi given the most individualization. This is because he possessed a particular skill that, when used correctly, could be valuable to the gods. The Gates of Horn and Ivory

Many of these spirits can be recognized by modern readers because, although they were minor gods, the words that gave them their names have been handed down to us from Greek. Harmonia was the personification of harmony, Pheme was fame, and Mania was frenzy.

Sometimes a character is also a prop. One such character is Matthew the Raven, voiced by Patton Oswalt. Once a mortal human, Matthew has been transformed into a raven to be a servant of Dream. The fully mobile, very realistic-looking bird depicted on screen isn’t just a product of CGI, though—it’s a combination of a physical object and animation. “We have a physical prop that we offer up,” Fitzgerald explains, “and then CGI and special effects are involved. So often, it’s something that the actor needs to interact with, and the visual effects will take it from what we have and create their world.” The result in the episodes is a seamless version of the character, a compellingly believable talking bird who comes through with aid just when Dream needs him most. Changing Times Kym Barrett was the costume designer on the first three films. Were you apprehensive about stepping into her shoes? The image of the Oneiroi flying through gates of horn and ivory was preserved throughout antiquity, probably due to Homer’s influence on later writers. Morpheus in Ovid