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Unraveling Dream Meanings: A Journey through Cultures and Interpretations

Discover the fascinating world of dreams and their interpretations across cultures. From ancient beliefs to modern psychology, delve into why we dream and what our dreams may reveal about our lives. Explore the diverse views on dreams and nightmares, along with the impact of dreams on different cultures. Uncover the power of dreams through history, literature, and personal experiences. This project sheds light on the mysterious realm of dreams, offering insights that may surprise and intrigue you.

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Unraveling Dream Meanings: A Journey through Cultures and Interpretations

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  1. Final Project CSI 100-11 DREAMSDerek Anzalone December 2, 2008

  2. Objectives (Why Dream?) • Everybody dreams—you just don’t remember! • What do dreams really mean—what if you see a running squirrel? • Doctors interpret dreams to help patients • I’m a dreamer • Many people are inspired by their dreams • (Mary Shelley wrote Frankenstein) • All cultures have beliefs on dreams

  3. Problems (Nightmares!) • Too much info on the Web • Making Freddy look pretty • Organizing everything • Getting Java Applet to work • I was in New York with my relatives • Only 5 minutes to present

  4. What I Learned • Within 5 minutes of waking, you forget 50% of your dream • Lots of data about dreams that I put in Excel worksheet • Most dream content is negative though not necessarily a nightmare • Use of Sharepoint Designer to help organize & design webpages • Jung & Freud had battle over dreams

  5. Views on Dreams in Different Cultures • “Nightmare” was demon (incubus) in Dark Ages that paralyzes & has sex with sleeper • Chinese believed soul left body during dream • “Lucid” dreaming first taught in Malaysia • Constantine converts Empire to Christianity due to dream where shown a cross • IdiAmin banished Asians from Uganda because told by God in a dream • Native Americans used Dream Catchers to catch bad dreams in web

  6. What My Website Contains • Proposal in Microsoft Word • Webpages with facts & history relating to dreams • Microsoft Excel worksheet with data on contents of dreams • Microsoft Powerpoint presentation • Photos and pictures • Java Applet game • Links to other sites

  7. Conclusions • The Web has plenty of info on dreams & there are many different opinions • If you see a squirrel, you are in a loveless or pointless relationship! • Dreams reveal concerns & interests but don’t necessarily predict behavior • Media (science, stories, music, movies) show our fascination with dreams • Nap Time! Sweet Dreams!

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