…To extract any definite information from an idiot as to his dreams is next to impossible, and after many and sundry vain efforts I have had to desist. From what I have been told, however, by one who had charge of an idiot, the latter used very often to dream he was being chased by something alarming, that he was in danger of being drowned, and that he had all his toys taken from him. The idiot was often ill after the drowning dream, and very fretful and bad-tempered after dreaming he had lost his toys. The grimaces and noises he made in his sleep were generally more shocking than those he made when awake — often, indeed, most terrifying. Once, and that a day or two before he had an accident, he evidently dreamed he was flying, for he sat up in bed and flapped his arms up…

Own them, prosperity proportioned to their number. Be chased by them, means that there is some danger you should avoid.

…Dreaming that you are in want, denotes that you have unfortunately ignored the realities of life, and chased folly to her stronghold of sorrow and adversity. If you find yourself contented in a state of want, you will bear the misfortune which threatens you with heroism, and will see the clouds of misery disperse. To relieve want, signifies that you will be esteemed for your disinterested kindness, but you will feel no pleasure in well doing….

…Dreaming that you’re hiding in a corner, no matter how it is, suggests that you have fears, and have some delusions of being chased. This dream warns you that you may have some kind of disorder that requires medical attention. Dreaming of people whispering in a corner suggests that someone is plotting something to harm the dreamer….

…some time to arrive. The donkey is a symbol of patience, which can be related to the dreamer himself, or maybe he is exaggerating in his own patience with problems that require dynamism. In women, this dream is usually a warning which tells that they shouldn’t exhaust the patience of those around them. Dreaming of one or more donkeys loaded with food suggests that, even if it takes time, the news and expected recognition will eventually come. Dreaming of being chased by a donkey and being afraid of it announces that the dreamer will soon be victim of defamation. Dreaming of riding a donkey suggests that soon there will be fights and this is a warning to avoid them. Falling off a donkey indicates losses in business. Dreaming of a donkey running for no reason suggests that soon there will be failures, if the dreamer tries to stop it, then…

(See Knife.)

(Knife) Carrying a dagger in one’s hand in a dream means attainment of one’s purpose or gaining financial stability. Sheathing a dagger in a dream means committing adultery….

…(Butcher’s knife) In a dream, a cleaver represents a strong and a courageous man, who distinguishes clearly between right and wrong, easy and difficult and who fosters no enmity, though if someone dares to fight him, he will have the power to disperse him in the land….

…the nature of the dream He sent me. I dreamed I was playing cards in a large, brilliantly illuminated nursery, my adversary being a child of about six years of age, who was seated directly opposite me. In his face and features I had little difficulty in recognising myself — that is to say, myself of long ago, when I was young and pure, without any knowledge save of what was innocent. We played some curious game that was quite new to me and which, strive how I would, I have never been able to recollect since. It was a game of speculation, and the stakes ran high, my opponent winning everything — everything, till at length I had nothing left to risk but my soul, which I staked and lost.I was then so maddened that I sprang from my seat and, seizing a knife, rushed on him and, despite…

…youth was then closely watched, and on being observed to come up, about noon one day, to the door of his mistress’s apartment with a case-knife in his hand, he was stopped, and an explanation of his conduct was demanded. In reply, he said he intended going into the adjoining room — i.e. the room leading out of his mistress’s — to scrape the dirt off his master’s embroidered shirt.”The answer not being deemed at all satisfactory, he was taken aside and put to a searching examination, when he ended by confessing that he had” always remembered with indignation his master’s severity to him, and had fully resolved on revenge,” but in what manner he would not say. He was, of course, instantly discharged; and the lady and her husband congratulated themselves on their esc. From a horrible death — an escape which they confessed was entirely owing to the…

…(Precious stone) Turquoise in a dream signifies victory and success in one’s life, or it could mean longevity. If a pregnant woman sees herself holding to a dagger or a knife with a turquoise haft in a dream, it means that she will give birth to a son who will live to advanced age….

…Dreaming of firearms (the bigger and powerful, the worse) means an alteration of the nervous system. Firearms in a dream foretell that the dreamer fears that new war or an attack occurs in his personal life. This dream is more common in young men who do not wish to participate in any war. Dreaming of small and commonly used weapons indicates fear of being assaulted or attacked by your enemies by surprise. When a woman dreams of weapons, particularly firearms, it suggests that somehow she’s getting involved with military people. Weapons in general, indicate violence, brawls, quarrels, fights, unfair competition in the case of commerce, envy, jealousy and betrayal. Dreaming of being wounded by a knife indicates that someone is betraying the trust of the dreamer. If you have been shot to death by a gun in a dream, it can be severe sign and announce that someone close…

If the steel is bright, it promises success thanks to our own qualities and work, but if the steel is tarnished, it means losses. If the steel belongs to a knife, dagger, sword or sabre, it’s an invitation to prudence, as we are surrounded by danger.

…dream, it means that one’s words will bear no weight. If one is hit with a sword, and if he loses his hand, his leg, or receives wounds in the dream, it means having an argument that involves one’s father, son, or brother, etcetera, depending which limb and what member of one’s family it represents. If one’s head is cut off with a sword in a dream, it means that the one who received the blow will triumph over the one who beheaded him, or receive benefits through him . If one’s body is dismembered with a sword in a dream, it means that he may travel far, or that his progeny will disperse across the land. A sword in a dream also represents wealth, power or knowledge. Waving a sword during a duel in a dream means becomingknown in one’s field or profession. (Also see Duel | Knife)…

(See Knife handle)

(See Knife handle)

…will bring success if properly attended. For a young woman Dreaming of young lions, denotes new and fascinating lovers. For a woman Dreaming that she sees Daniel in the lions’ den, signifies that by her intellectual qualifications and personal magnetism she will win fortune and lovers to her highest desire. To hear the roar of a lion, signifies unexpected advancement and preferment with women. To see a lion’s head over you, showing his teeth by snarls, you are threatened with defeat in your upward rise to power. To see a lion’s skin, denotes a rise to fortune and happiness. To ride one, denotes courage and persistency in surmounting difficulties. Dreaming you are defending your children from a lion with a pen-knife, foretells enemies will threaten to overpower you, and will well nigh succeed if you allow any artfulness to persuade you for a moment from duty and business obligations….