The Dream - Introduction into the Psychology of Dreams condensation and allusion ("Anspielung"), which also occur in Freuds The Interpretation of Dreams, are explained and exemplified. A further component of dream analysis are higher value complexes ("hochwertige Komplexe"), and their readiness, as well as means of depiction ("Darstellungsmittel") and the functional symbolism of dreams. Silberer further shares his opinion on supererogation ("Mehrleistung") of dreams, meaning the output of dreams that goes beyond the usual functioning of the mind (or soul). He concludes that, in contrast to the common view at that time, a dream does not actually possess increased capabilities regarding memory, unconscious operations, humour or spirit. However, to
Dream interpretation waking beliefs and desires. The ancient Sumerians in Mesopotamia have left evidence of dream interpretation dating back to at least 3100 BC. Throughout Mesopotamian history, dreams were always held to be extremely important for divination and Mesopotamian kings paid close attention to them. Gudea, the king of the Sumerian city-state of Lagash (reigned 2144–2124 BC), rebuilt the temple of Ningirsu as the result of a dream in which he was told to do so. The standard Akkadian "Epic of Gilgamesh" contains numerous accounts of the prophetic power of dreams. First, Gilgamesh himself has two dreams foretelling the arrival of Enkidu.