Hunting in a dream: meaning in al-Nabulsi and Ibn Shahin

31 passages from 3 sources, quoted as written, every one linked to its page.

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

In a dream it indicates spoils.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 218

In a dream it indicates heedlessness. Some of the knowers said: whoever pursues hunting becomes heedless.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 285

So whoever sees that he hunted a gazelle, an ibex, a hare, or a wild ass will attain wealth and spoils.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 218

And hunting may indicate the following of desires in the company of the heedless.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 285

And if he sees that he shot at a bird or a cow for something other than hunting, then he will slander a woman or a slave girl.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 218

And if he sees that he is hunting with dogs, then he will attain his wish and reach his desire.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 218

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

As for hunting in general, it signifies the obtaining of wealth and spoils from a lawful source.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 219

Hunting is interpreted in several ways. As for hunting whatever is lawful among all animals absolutely, whether land or sea animals, then it is lawful wealth and spoils; and whatever is not lawful is unlawful wealth. The remainder of the discussion concerning the hunt, the hunter, and the kinds of creatures that are hunted — the interpretation of each thing on its own has already been given in its proper place and section.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, pp. 252–253

Whoever sees that what he intended to hunt is obedient to him, then it is interpreted as good, benefit, leadership, and attaining what is sought. And whoever sees the opposite of that, its interpretation is the reverse.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 219

And perhaps the dream of one who desired hunting and saw it agreeable indicates, if it was of... And whoever sees that he is hunting, then it is interpreted as an innovation in religion and his crediting of falsehood and lies.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 219

Whoever sees that blood came out of a limb of game without a wound, then it is interpreted as weakness of religion and lack of judgment and management.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 219

Kinds and conditions of Hunting

jamz (hunting bird)

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

As for the jamz, it is interpreted as a powerful, mighty king possessing awe and tyranny.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 214

Whoever sees that it flew from his hand and its string, or its feather, or something of its gear remained in his hand, then it is interpreted as a king's anger against him, the seizure of his blessing, and his banishment, while a little of his wealth remains in his hand.

al-Isharat fi Ilm al-Ibarat, p. 214

hunting snare

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

In a dream it signifies guile and deception.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 201

So whoever sees that he has fallen into a snare has fallen into guile.

Ta'tir al-Anam fi Ta'bir al-Manam, p. 201

greyhounds (hunting dogs)

Artemidorus of Daldis, Oneirocritica (1644 English translation)

Grayhounds going to the Chase, are good to all, and signifie actions and imployments ensuing:

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

to such as are accused, and are in suit of law they are il, but returning from hunting, they take away feare, and hinder a workeman.

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

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