Dreams & Cultures

How different cultures throughout history have understood and interpreted dreams. Articles examine dream beliefs from Native American, Ancient Egyptian, and Chinese traditions.

Ancient Egypt and Dream Analysis

The ancient Egyptians believed dreams were messages from the gods and visited special temples to seek divine guidance through their nighttime visions.

Native American Dream Analysis: Iroquois

The Iroquois saw dreams as spiritual messages that guided every major decision, from warfare to marriage, and felt obligated to act them out.

The Chinese Culture and Dream Analysis

Chinese culture views dreams as messages from your soul that can reveal inner truths and guide life decisions.

The History of Dreams in Ancient Cultures

Ancient cultures took dreams far more seriously than many realize, interpreting them as messages from the gods and visions of the future.