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The earliest known dream interpretations appear in Sumerian and Akkadian texts which viewed dreams as divine messages: either omens or instructions from gods. Kings from this period often employed dream interpreters (similar to priests or [[shaman]]s). | The earliest known dream interpretations appear in Sumerian and Akkadian texts which viewed dreams as divine messages: either omens or instructions from gods. Kings from this period often employed dream interpreters (similar to priests or [[shaman]]s). | ||
In ancient Egypt, dreams were believed to be visions from gods or the spirit world. The ''Ramesside Dream Book'' (c. 1275 BCE) is the earliest surviving dream interpretation book. It contains over 200 dreams with meanings labeled as “good” or “bad.” Dreams were sometimes recorded on papyri or [[amulet]]s for protection or insight. | In [[Egyptian religion|ancient Egypt]], dreams were believed to be visions from gods or the spirit world. The ''Ramesside Dream Book'' (c. 1275 BCE) is the earliest surviving dream interpretation book. It contains over 200 dreams with meanings labeled as “good” or “bad.” Dreams were sometimes recorded on papyri or [[amulet]]s for protection or insight. | ||
==Roman era== | ==Roman era== | ||
During the Roman era, dreams were still considered messages from the divine, especially from gods like Apollo. | During the Roman era, dreams were still considered messages from the divine, especially from gods like Apollo. | ||
Artemidorus Daldianus, a 2nd-century Greek author, wrote | Artemidorus Daldianus, a 2nd-century Greek author, wrote ''Oneirocritica'', the most influential dream interpretation book of antiquity, analyzing dreams in detail and offering symbolic explanations (e.g., snakes, flying, death). His book was practical and grounded in observation of people’s lives. | ||
==Islamic world== | ==Islamic world== | ||