Eagle in a dream: meaning in Ibn Sirin, al-Nabulsi and Ibn Shahin

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Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam

In a dream it is a strong man possessed of dominion and severe force, awe-inspiring, a man of war whom neither near nor far is safe from.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 247

If the eagle alights on the roof of a man's house, or he sees it in its courtyard, then it is the Angel of Death.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 247

(And whoever sees) that he has obtained an eagle, then he will mix with a mighty king: if he obeys him [well and good], and if he opposes him he will be in fear of him.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 247

Its chick is a brave son who mixes with the sultan.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 247

(And whoever sees) that an eagle struck him with its talon, hardship will befall him in his wealth and his person, and the people of that quarter will be struck by a calamity.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 247

And whoever eats the flesh of an eagle, then he is a man of greed and seeking.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 247

Ibn Shahin al-Zahiri, al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat

As for the eagle, it is a powerful, awe-inspiring ruler, a man of war and of great might. So whoever sees that he possesses an eagle and it is obedient to him, then he will gain power over a sultan's authority.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 212

He will travel a far journey.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, pp. 213–214

And whoever sees that an eagle carried him and flew with him sideways, then he will attain honour and authority, or

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 212

And whoever sees that he is hunting an eagle, that is interpreted as his gaining possession of a kingdom and disposing of it as he wishes.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, pp. 213–214

And whoever sees that an eagle struck him with its talon, then he will suffer something hateful in his authority.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, pp. 213–214

And whoever sees that he is fighting an eagle, then he will quarrel with a ruler, and he is not safe from destruction.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, pp. 213–214

attributed to Ibn Sirin, Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam

(The eagle) is a strong man, a warrior whom neither near nor far kin feel safe from, and its chick is a brave son who accompanies the sultan.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 385–391

And whoever sees an eagle on the roof of a house or in its courtyard, the dream indicates the Angel of Death.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 385–391

And if he sees an eagle that has swooped down upon his head, then he will die, because when the eagle seizes an animal with its talon it kills it.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 385–391

And if he sees that he has caught an eagle and it obeys him, then he will associate with a king.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 385–391

And whoever sees an eagle striking him with its talon, hardship will befall him in his person and his wealth.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 385–391

And whoever sees an eagle drawing near to him, or giving him something, or speaking to him in a way he understands, then that is benefit and good.

Muntakhab al-Kalam fi Tafsir al-Ahlam, pp. 385–391

Artemidorus of Daldis, Oneirocritica (1644 English translation)

To see an Eagle flying over a Stone or a Tree, or in a high place, is good for those which would undertake businesse: but to those which are in feare i • is evill.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The Second Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

Also it signifyeth returne of him which is in a farre Country, and if his flight be farre, and at ease and pleasure it is good; and signifyes, that the business shall have end, but not so soone.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The Second Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

An Eagle flying, and falling upon the head of him which dreams it, signifies his death.

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The Second Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

To be mounted upon an Eagle, signifieth to Kings, Princes, and mighty and rich personages, death:

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The Second Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

but to the poor it is good, for they shall be welcome, and received of all rich men, from whom they shall draw great profit; and oftentimes it signifyeth changing ones Countrey, and going into another Nation:

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The Second Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

the Eagle threatning, signifyeth threatning of some great personage,

Oneirocritica (1644 English translation), The Second Booke of Artimedorus His Exposition of Dreames.

Kinds and conditions of Eagle

vulture/eagle own page

Abd al-Ghani al-Nabulsi, Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam

In dreams it is the king of birds, the highest in flight and the longest-lived of them.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 358–359

(And whoever sees) a vulture contending with him, then a ruler will be angry with him and will set over him an unjust man, because Solomon (peace be upon him) appointed the vulture over the birds, so they used to fear him.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, pp. 358–359

vulture/eagle (nasr)

Ibn Shahin al-Zahiri, al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat

As for the vulture, it is the lord of birds and the strongest of them, the highest in flight, the keenest of sight, and the longest-lived.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, pp. 213–214

Whoever sees that he has caught a vulture, or that one was given to him, its interpretation is like the interpretation of the eagle. According to some, it is the most exalted of birds and the eagle is beneath it. The chicks of the vulture are interpreted as noble children, and its flesh, bones, and feathers indicate honour and rank, and the obtaining of wealth from great kings.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, pp. 213–214

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