Dreamlore

/ˈdriːmlɔːr/ noun

Definition

Traditional knowledge, folklore, or beliefs about dreams and their meanings.

Etymology

From dream + lore (Old English lar, meaning 'learning' or 'knowledge'). Lore has been used since Anglo-Saxon times to mean accumulated wisdom or traditional teachings passed down through generations.

Kelly Says

Almost every ancient culture developed elaborate dreamlore—Egyptian priests interpreted pharaohs' dreams to make decisions, while Indigenous Australian dreamlore describes how creation ancestors shaped the land during the Dreamtime, making dreams literally foundational to their worldview.

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