Words in this dream book287
All the symbols in “Slavic Dream Book”. Each word leads to the dream's page, where this dream book's interpretation is shown next to the others.
About this dream book
History of the dream book
Among the Slavs, the belief that dreams foretell the future was part of everyday life: dreams were discussed in the family, and their meanings were passed on as omens — just like omens about the weather or the harvest. Ethnographers and compilers of popular editions began recording these interpretations in the 19th century.
The “Slavic Dream Book” in its modern form is a collection of such omens without a single author. It is not tied to a particular people: it contains images from Russian, Ukrainian and South Slavic traditions, and some entries even mention quite urban things — a boulevard, a guardhouse.
What the interpretations are like
The entries are the shortest on the site: a few words on average. The explanation is built as an omen “image — event”: thirst means vexation, quenching it means wealth. There are almost no distinctions by the reader’s sex.
The dream book is handy for learning the folk meaning of an image; if you need an explanation of why you dream of exactly this, look at the other dream books on the dream page.
Frequently asked questions
How many interpretations are in “Slavic Dream Book”?
On the site, in the language of this page: 287. Each word in the list leads to the dream's page, where this interpretation is shown next to the others.
How should I read this dream book's interpretations?
Find the word in the list that best describes the main image of your dream and open it. Compare the interpretation from “Slavic Dream Book” with the others on the same page: different authors often see the same image differently.
Can I trust the interpretations?
Dream interpretations are for entertainment and general interest, not a forecast. If a dream worries you or keeps coming back, it is better to talk to people close to you or to a psychologist.
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