Dream dictionary

A dream dictionary is a tool made for interpreting images in a dream. Dream dictionaries tend to include specific images which are attached to specific interpretations. Generally these dictionaries assume that dreams are meaningful and reflect knowledge that is primarily available on a subconscious level.

History

Since the 19th century, the art of dream interpretation has been transferred to a scientific ground, making it a distinct part of psychology. However, the dream symbols of the "unscientific" days--the outcome of hear-say interpretations that differ around the world among different cultures-- continued to mark the day of an average human-being, who is most likely unfamiliar with Freudian analysis of dreams. In this aspect, dream dictionaries that are available on print and online could be examined in two groups:

• Scientific (Uses scientific definitions from psychology)
• Traditional (Uses the myths and conventional interpretations)

For both the traditional and scientific types of dream dictionaries, there is little evidence that these documents reflect the true meanings of dreams. Just like the traditional interpretations, psychological interpretations are also far from totally deciphering the meanings of dreams, as they are regarded as mere theories of the scientists of the last two centuries. However, one should realize that the practice of dream analysis developed by Sigmund Freud is regarded as the correct interpretation by psychologists, as it has not been possible over the last century to disprove his theories. (Maestro 19:14, 8 December 2006 (UTC))

External links

• DreamsTell! Dream Dictionary Dream Dictionary of Ancient Symbols and Free Dream Interpretation Service
• DreamMoods Dream Dictionary A-Z Dream Dictionary
• Maljonic's Dreams Dream Dictionary No nonsense Dream Interpretations
• The Curious Dreamer Dream Dictionary

Further Reading

• Mary Summer Rain, In Your Dreams: The Ultimate Dream Dictionary. (2005) ISBN 0440237076.
• Tony Crisp, Dream Dictionary : An A to Z Guide to Understanding Your Unconscious Mind. (2002) ISBN 0440237076
• Rosemary Ellen Guiley, The Encyclopedia of Dreams. (1995) ISBN 0425147886
• Sigmund Freud, The Interpretation of Dreams, Avon, (1980).