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Cultural Context Of Dreams
Cultural Context Of Dreams
It is important to understand the cultural context of the dreamer and to ask if the symbols have any personal or cultural significance to them.
Native American Cultures
In many Native Cultures the Butterfly is a symbol of Eternal Life and the Serpent is a symbol of Wisdom. A Raven is a Sacred Bird to Eastern Tribes.
Asian Cultures
In Asian Cultures, the color White is actually the color of Death instead of Black. In Korean White Day? A Dragon is a symbol of Wisdom/The Spirit while a Tiger is a symbol of the Instincts /The Flesh.
Eastern Europe
In Eastern Europe Teeth and Hair have a particular meaning. The color red also has a different meaning and even/odd numbers do as well.
Scandinavia
In Scandinavia and North Western Europe the Raven or Crow is associated with the Souls of the Dead. A thief in Germanic Culture. While in Scripture a Raven can represent Provision.
Dreams In The Talmud (Series)
Rabbi Mendel Kaplan
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