E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
Endym’ion,
in Greek mythology, is the setting sun with which the moon is in love. Endym’ion was condemned to endless sleep and everlasting youth, and Sele’n kisses him every night on the Latmian hills.
kisses him every night on the Latmian hills.
