History of Dream Interpretation

Have you ever wondered what's the history of dream interpretation? Dream interpretation dates back to BC 3000-4000, when people thought they were mythical things, like messages from God/gods/goddesses. Find out how studies of dreams developed!Have 

Scientists found evidence—interpretations documented on clay tablets by ancient Babylonians. Also, there's examinations from Ancient Egypt. People in Ancient Egypt thought dreams are from spirits of the dead. They also had ceremonies to interpret them and would seek the advice of oracles to understand complex dreams. Priests back then has the job of interpreting dreams for the Pharos, kings of Ancient Egypt. 

In the Greece and Rome era, people thought dreams reflected our thoughts, nothing more. Some also say dream interpretation in Greece and Rome was considered art. People there, especially Romans, believed in prophetic and sought enlightenment from those who could interpret them. Dream clarifications for the Greeks was usually a way to decide the course of a medical surgery. Aristotle and Plato, two famous philosophers, had different ways of unraveling dreams. Aristotle was the one who believed dreams reflected our thoughts and feelings. On the other hand, Plato consider them divine messages.

In present times, deciphering dreams continues to be a topic of curiosity. Many methodologies exist, and separate cultures have different beliefs and customs. 

We hope more people knows about dream and help advance dream research. What is next to come in the odyssey of researching dreams?