Big dreams : the science of dreaming and the origins of religion /

'Big dreams' are rare but extremely vivid forms of dreaming that make a strong, lasting impact on waking consciousness. Experiences of big dreaming have played prominent roles in religious and cultural traditions throughout history. This book provides an original, evidence-based analysis o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Bulkeley, Kelly, 1962- (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2016]
Subjects:	Dreams. Experience (Religion) Rêves. Expérience religieuse. dreams. PSYCHOLOGY > General. Dreams Religiöse Erfahrung Religion Traum Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

Table of Contents:

Sleep
Evolution
The brain
Health
Culture
Dreaming
Recall
Content
Continuities
Discontinuities
Big dreams
Aggressive
Sexual
Gravitational
Mystical
Religious experience
Demonic seduction
Prophetic vision
Ritual healing
Contemplative practice.