Dream temple

Dream Temple

Dream Temple (pronunciation: /dri:m 'templ/) is a term used in the field of Psychology and Ancient History to describe a type of temple in ancient Greece and Egypt where individuals would go to receive healing through dreams.

Etymology

The term "Dream Temple" is derived from the English words "dream", meaning a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep, and "temple", a building devoted to the worship, or regarded as the dwelling place, of a god or gods or other objects of religious reverence.

History

Dream Temples were an integral part of ancient Greek Medicine. They were also known as Asclepieion, named after the Greek god Asclepius, the god of medicine and healing. Patients would visit these temples and spend the night in the enkoimeteria, a large sleeping hall, where they would receive a dream which was believed to contain a divine message for their healing process.

In ancient Egypt, Dream Temples were dedicated to the god Serapis. They were considered sacred places where individuals could communicate with the gods through dreams. The priests of these temples were skilled in dream interpretation and would help the dreamer understand the messages received.

Related Terms

• Asclepieion
• Serapis
• Dream Interpretation
• Ancient Greek Medicine
• Ancient Egyptian Religion

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Dream temple
• Wikipedia's article - Dream temple

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