Meaning of oneiromancer | Babel Free

Definitions

One who practises oneiromancy.

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Examples

“The interpreter of dreams, like⟳ the ancient oneiromancer, often becomes involved in the dream⟳ himself and thus runs the risk⟳ of no longer being a true witness (which often happens in the analysis of psychotic patients).”

“He called in an oneiromancer who explained that the dream⟳ signified the birth of a daughter.”

“2002, John Joseph Collins, Peter W. Flint (editors), Cameron VanEpps (assistant), The Book of Daniel: Composition and Reception, Volume 1, page 41, Although a Neo-Assyrian prayer to the sun-god speaks of the oneiromancer (šā^>ilu) explaining a dream⟳ to the king,¹⁰ there is no mention⟳ of oneiromancers among the court sages, nor does any of their letters deal⟳ with the interpretation of royal dreams.”

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