Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted; Or, What's in a Dream / A Scientific and Practical Exposition

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926

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Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted; Or, What's in a Dream / A Scientific and Practical Exposition

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en

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Gustavus Hindman Miller presents a scientific and practical guide to dream interpretation, blending historical anecdotes with psychic theory. The text explores the prophetic nature of dreams, citing biblical and classical examples, while offering a comprehensive dictionary of symbols to help readers decode their subconscious messages and foresee future events.

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In *Ten Thousand Dreams Interpreted; Or, What's in a Dream*, Gustavus Hindman Miller presents a robust defense of dreams as genuine psychic phenomena rather than mere physiological byproducts. Miller challenges the prevailing materialist views of his era, arguing that the soul possesses faculties independent of the brain. He establishes a historical and theological foundation for his claims, citing biblical prophets, Plato, Goethe, Shakespeare, and Napoleon, who all attributed prophetic value to dreams. Miller highlights numerous historical instances where dreams predicted future events, such as the warnings received by the parents of Christ, the death of Julius Caesar's wife, and the specific details of the Spanish-American War seen by a dreamer weeks in advance. He further supports his thesis with the testimony of astronomer Camille Flammarion, who documented cases of telepathy and premonition, suggesting that the soul can perceive the future and communicate across distances. The core of Miller's work is an extensive alphabetical dictionary of dream symbols. This practical manual offers specific interpretations for a vast array of objects, animals, and actions. For instance, dreaming of a rainbow predicts unusual happiness, while a broken rake suggests the failure of plans. Other entries range from the ominous, such as rats indicating deception by neighbors, to the auspicious, like radishes signaling good luck. Miller acknowledges that these interpretations rely on conjecture and ancient rules, yet he emphasizes their utility as a tool for understanding the 'psychic world.' The book serves as both a historical record of belief in divination and a functional guide for modern dreamers seeking clarity on their visions, bridging the gap between ancient tradition and scientific inquiry into the unknown faculties of the soul.

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• Dreams
• Dream interpretation