heaven

heaven

1. Christianity

a. the abode of God and the angels

b. a place or state of communion with God after death

2. the sky, firmament or space surrounding the earth

3. (in any of various mythologies) a place, such as Elysium or Valhalla, to which those who have died in the gods' favour are brought to dwell in happiness

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What does it mean when you dream about heaven?

Over and above the obvious theological connotations of heaven, dreaming about heaven represent an individual’s sense of harmony and joy. Could also represent a retreat from life’s difficulties.

The Dream Encyclopedia, Second Edition © 2009 Visible Ink Press®. All rights reserved.

Heaven

See also Paradise.

Height (See GIANTISM, TALLNESS.)

Aaru

abode of blessed dead and gods. [Egyptian Myth.: Benét, 1]

Abraham’s bosom

reward for the righteous. [N.T.: Luke 16:23]

animals in heaven

Jonah’s whale and Balaam’s ass are among the ten animals allowed to enter paradise. [Muslim Legend: Benét, 37]

Anu

(An) Babylonian god of heaven. [Babyl. Myth.: Benét, 41]

Asgard

abode of the gods. [Norse Myth.: Walsh Classical, 34]

Avalon

the blissful otherworld of the dead. [Celtic Myth.: NCE, 194]

Beulah

allegorical name for Israel. [O.T.: Isaiah 62:4–5]

Dilmun

dwelling of gods where sun rose. [Sumerian Myth.: Gaster, 24]

Elysian Fields

home of the blessed after death. [Gk. Myth.: Kravitz, 88]

Elysium

abode of the blessed after death. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmer-man, 94; Gk. Lit.: Odyssey]

Fortunate Isles

(Happy Isles) otherworld for heroes favored by gods. [Gk. Myth.: NCE, 861]

garden of the Hesperides

in this garden grew a tree with golden apples. [Gk. Myth.: Zimmerman, 109]

Happy Hunting Ground

translation of Indian name for heaven. [North Am. Indian Myth.: Misc.]

Holy City

poetical name for heaven. [World Rel.: NCE, 1213]

Land of the Leal

abode of the blessed dead. [Scot. Myth.: Misc.]

Mount Zion

celestial city. [Br. Lit.: Pilgrim’s Progress]

New Jerusalem

new paradise; dwelling of God among men. [N.T.: Revelation 21:2]

Olympus

abode of the chief gods. [Gk. Myth.: Espy, 22]

Paradise

poetic name for heaven. [World Rel.: NCE, 1213]

seventh heaven

formed of indescribable divine light; inhabitants are supremely happy, all chanting of God. [Islamic Religion: Benét, 449]

Valhalla

celestial banquet hall for departed war heroes. [Norse Myth.: Brewer Dictionary, 1122]

Allusions—Cultural, Literary, Biblical, and Historical: A Thematic Dictionary. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.

Heaven

(dreams)

Heaven represents all of those things for which most people hope. Some of us may not be convinced of its existence, but all of us have definite ideas about what heaven should be like. In your dreams it may symbolize happiness, peace, understanding, rest, love, union between God and man, and many more positive things. Some people work for a “heaven on Earth.” Others believe that there are many different heavens and in their dreams they visit those places through soul travel. Whatever your belief system or your dream experience may be, this dream usually leaves you feeling positive and energized.

Bedside Dream Dictionary by Silvana Amar Copyright © 2007 by Skyhorse Publishing, Inc.