In many of the ancient societies, such as Egypt and Greece, dreaming was considered a supernatural communication or a means of divine intervention, whose message could be unraveled by those with certain powers.
Emiphakathini eminingi yasendulo, njengalezo eGibhithe naseGrisi, waphupha wayebhekwa njengomfel zokuxhumana supernatural noma esebenzisa yokungenela kwaphezulu, ogama umlayezo babengase zembulwe abantu abane amandla athile.