The Dream Encyclopedia

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Visible Ink Press, May 1, 2009 - Self-Help - 432 pages
Exploring the fascinating world of dreams, this comprehensive reference examines more than 250 dream-related topics, from art to history to science, including how factors such as self-healing, ESP, literature, religion, sex, cognition and memory, and medical conditions can all have an effect on dreams. Dream symbolism and interpretation is examined in historical, cultural, and psychological detail, while a dictionaryÑupdated with 1,000 symbols and explanationsÑoffers further insights. Dreaming about teeth, for instance, can indicate control issues, and dreaming of a zoo can indicate that the dreamer needs to tidy up some situation. Examining these concepts and more, this is the ultimate dreamer's companion.
 

Contents

Introduction to Dream Symbols
241
Dream Symbols
243
Research Sources
371
Index
383
Back Cover
411
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James R. Lewis is a professor of philosophy at the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and the author of Angels A to Z, The Astrology Book, Doomsday Prophecies: A Complete Guide to the End of the World, Legitimating New Religions, and Modern Witchcraft and Odd Gods: New Religions and the Cult Controversy.

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