Nightmare Encyclopedia
Posted in Books, Extended Mind, Occult, Spiritualism, Superstitions on August 2nd, 2006
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“Dreams are the language of our souls. The sights, sounds, and sensations we experience in our dreams speak directly to us, and for us, while we’re unconscious. While it is mysterious, and sometimes even frightening, this intensely personal, private, and intimate dream world ultimately provides a way for us to make sense of our conscious, waking lives.”
Topics covered include:
Mythology, fairytales, and beliefs from around the world
Psychological theories and therapies
Famous dream psychologists such as Freud and Jung
Spiritual and metaphysical explanations of dreaming and nightmares
Actual dreams and analysis
Nightmare symbolism
Artists and their paintings, especially in terms of nightmarish imagery
Philosophers, spiritual leaders, and literary figures and what they have to say about dreaming and nightmares
