Cannibal dream meaning is explained below using 8 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.
Interpretation 1 — Martha Clarke
Although in our society it is not practiced we still maintain primitive traits when seeking divine values beyond our limits. Not surprisingly, the fact that some peoples devour foreigners derives from the belief that those foreigners are regarded as gods, and that through this practice it is possible to attain divinity. Consequently, this dream means that you pay too much attention to external references rather than to your own guidelines.
Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams • Author: Martha Clarke
Interpretation 2 — Betty Bethards
Depriving part of the self in order to strengthen another part; destroying parts of the self through insensitivity, hidden hungers, ignorance. Living off energies of others instead of generating own creative energy source. Need to awaken a wider spiritual knowledge to see the interconnection of all life.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards
Interpretation 3 — Klaus Vollmar
A grabby kind of person whom you feel overwhelmed by.
The desire to establish an intimate relationship with somebody. You feel you are eaten up by something, usually a relationship.
See Incest.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia • Author: Klaus Vollmar
Interpretation 4 — Garuda
Depth Psychology: The cannibal is the part of your personality that makes no effort to get somewhere on its own but wants to use others to do it. Unmask this freeloader and throw it out!
Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda
Interpretation 5 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Dreams of a cannibal symbolize your fight for survival at all costs.
A cannibal also represents power, control, and a battle for energy.
See Venting Dreams, Animal, Fight and Flight.
Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Interpretation 6 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
Whether the dream featured cannibals or cannibalism, it is a warning to avoid being tempted into anything risky or underhanded no matter how promising it appears.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett
Interpretation 7 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
1. Rough sex.
2. Selfishness.
3. Sense that one is going to be devoured.
4. One wants to “eat” someone else (sexual act).
Source: New American Dream Dictionary • Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin
Interpretation 8 — Ella Freeman Sharpe
To see or meet a cannibal in your dream denotes fear and bodily discomfort.
Source: Psycho Dream Interpretation • Author: Ella Freeman Sharpe