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Exploring the Oldest Dream Book and Its 108 Symbolic Interpretations
An abstract image created by the subconscious or a vision filled with hidden messages? Even the oldest civilizations attempted to find meaning in dream symbols.
Just like thousands of years ago, many people today believe that dreams may have prophetic dimensions. The fact that the world of science still cannot definitively answer the question about the function of dreams only adds to the mystery of these visions. It’s no wonder that compendiums of dream symbols continue to enjoy considerable popularity. Which civilization do we owe the oldest dream book in the world to? Below, I will provide an answer to this question.
When speaking of a dream book, one must consider a collection of dream symbols and their interpretations, designed to help better understand dreams. Even the ancient Sumerians, likely the creators of the oldest civilization, pondered the meaning of symbols appearing in dreams. This is evidenced by clay tablet inscriptions, dating back about five thousand years ago. However, they cannot be treated as a full-fledged dream book. So, to which civilization should the development of the first dream book be attributed?
