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Anthropomorphism in dreams

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Anthropomorphism in dreams

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    RisingPhoenix

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    Hello,

    I have been pondering the meaning of anthropomorphic creatures in dreams (for those who are not familiarized with the word, it means 'in the like of humans' or 'like a human'... Similar to children's shows exept with more appropiate body proportions).

    I have dreamed about these creatures for years but I do not comlpetely comprehend their meaning. Could anyone provide a hint?
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    Marcia

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    Well, it is common to dream of animals that think and behave like humans - that speak and walk and eat like humans, for example, and that express human thoughts and emotions in words or in writing.

    This is because the animals in your dreams are symbols of something else, so the anthropomorphosized animal in your dream combines qualites that you associate with the animal with the human qualities that belong to you and the people in your life. Also, by giving the animal in your dream the ability to communicate with words, your unconscious has the opportunity to use language to send you a message.

    The meaning of a particular dream would depend on the kind of animal and what else was happening in the dream.
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    RisingPhoenix

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    Thank you for your reply.

    Generally it has been dog-like figures, foxes for examples. What happens to them is truly strange.
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    Marcia

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    Care to elaborate?
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    Generally, the actions those characters are doing vary. However, some are rather strange as I am concerned.

    I would rather provide a private message, if there are no issues with it.
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    Marcia

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    Private message is fine.
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