A Dictionary of Dream Symbols: With an Introduction to Dream Psychology

Gain vivid insights into the working of dreams--and use them to promote greater self-awareness and healing--with this encyclopedic and intriguing guide to the significance of more than 700 symbols. The journey to understanding begins with an extensive introduction that covers not only the classic theories of Freud and Jung, but also more recent ideas on dream analysis. It provides a wealth of background information for the huge dictionary section, which ranges from Abandonment to Zodiacal Sign, and includes such common images as Dragons, Murder, Roller Coasters, and Tattoos, all listed in an easy-to-reference alphabetical format with comprehensive definitions. Each entry offers a wide range of possible interpretations, and cross-referencing throughout allows seekers to examine every aspects of a particular symbol.