Hyena dream meaning is explained below using 22 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Ibn Seerin

(Hog-like wolf) A hyena in a dream represents a fierce, an unjust and a perfidious enemy whose actions stem from the directives of an evil and an ugly old witch.

If one sees himself eating the meat of a hyena in a dream, it means that he is bewitched and does not know it, though subconsciously, he will desire and seek to be free from such an evil spell. Riding a hyena in a dream means marriage.

A lame hyena in a dream represents a witch, or the wife of an unknown person, a jobless person, a loafer, or a cheater. Riding a hyena in a dream also means gaining authority.

A hyena in a dream also may denote exposing one’s secrets, interfering in people’s business, effeminacy, a hermaphroditic person, a wretched wife, or an ugly, treacherous and a disloyal woman. Thus, when interpreted to means a woman, it means that one may marry such a woman. Shooting a hyena with an arrow in a dream means corresponding with such a woman. Throwing a stone or a walnut at a hyena in a dream means slandering a woman. Hitting a hyena with a sword in a dream means lashing at such a woman with bad words. Drinking hyena’s milk in a dream means suffering losses at the hand of such a woman through betrayal. Stabbing a hyena in a dream means doing business with such a woman, or managing her business, or getting married to someone in her family. Getting hold of the skin, bones, or hair of a hyena in a dream means taking advantage of such a woman and using her for her money. Ifit is a male hyena in the dream, then it represents a criminal and a despised person.

Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 2 — Nancy Wagaman

Unpredictability.

Self-protection.

Criticism or “biting” comments (due to hyenas’ very strong jaws).

Watching, observing, or vigilance.

Laughter or taunting.

Dreaming of this animal can represent too much or not enough of one of those qualities, or someone or something you associate with the quality or animal.

Consider also the animal’s actions, context, and your feelings about it.

See Animal, Wolf, Dog, Bear

Source: The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary Author: Nancy Wagaman

Interpretation 3 — Garuda

Symbol: The hyena is a symbol of stinginess.

Vision: Seeing a hyena: a warning not to expect protection or support from a certain person—that would be a great mistake on your pan. Being threatened by a hyena: you will have to face a desperate situation—maybe even an attack.

Depth Psychology: See Animals, Wolf.

Source: Dreamers Dictionary Author: Garuda

Interpretation 4 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

If you see a hyena in your dreams, you will meet much disappointment and much ill luck in your undertakings, and your companions will be very uncongenial.

If lovers have this dream, they will often be involved in quarrels.

If one attacks you, your reputation will be set upon by busybodies.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 5 — Martha Clarke

The hyena represents cowardice and lower passions. Not in vain, it is a scavenger and a nocturnal creature with powerful jaws. Symbolically, it is the opposite of the falcon.

The oneiric image of the hyena announces illness and domestic sorrows.

Source: The Big Dictionary of Dreams Author: Martha Clarke

Interpretation 6 — myjellybean

To see a hyena in your dream suggests that you are overwhelmed with responsibilities. You feel that someone is relying on you too much. Alternatively, a hyena may represent someone in your waking life with a sense of humor.
Source: My Dream Interpretation Author: myjellybean

Interpretation 7 — Ariadne Green

With its insidious laugh, the hyena makes light ol mistakes in life, teaching you to give up self-torment. Hyenas in dreams can also point to destructive behaviors that are a disgrace to your integrity.
Source: Ariadne's Book of Dream Author: Ariadne Green

Interpretation 8 — Theresa Cheung

The appearance of a hyena in a dream suggests taking advantage of someone, or being taken advantage of. A dream about an attack by a hyena may foretell an attempt to ruin the dreamer’s reputation.
Source: The Element Encyclopedia Author: Theresa Cheung

Interpretation 9 — Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

1. Too many responsibilities and obligations.

2. A good, raucous sense of humor.

3. A feeling that others are taking advantage, too dependent, a drain on the dreamer.

Source: New American Dream Dictionary Author: Joan Seaman - Tom Philbin

Interpretation 10 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a hyena reflect an ability to find humor in the midst of a painful situation or that your humor is masking your pain. Consider the feeling tone.

See Animal.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 11 — DreamForth

To dream of a hyena indicates two things. Firstly, it indicates a feeling of having too much responsibility. Secondly, it represents a funny person in your life.
Source: Dream Symbols and Analysis Author: DreamForth

Interpretation 12 — Ibn Seerin

If a female, it represents an evil and ugly woman.

If a male, it represents a disgraceful, cursed and contemptuous enemy.

Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 13 — Gillian Holloway

Misunderstandings of a serious nature will follow this dream by lovers or husband and wife.
Source: The Complete Dream Book Author: Gillian Holloway

Interpretation 14 — Versatile - Anonymous

The hyena is generally taken in dreams to signify impurity, instability and deviousness.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 15 — Klaus Vollmar

Reckless drives, urges, and aggression, pride of possession and unscrupulousness.
Source: Little Giant Encyclopedia Author: Klaus Vollmar

Interpretation 16 — Margaret Hamilton

One who is not in earnest but answers with laughter; see “animals” and “giggle”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 17 — Tyler Wolfe

Symbolic of a person or demon that pursues and harasses people
Source: Christian Dream Symbols Author: Tyler Wolfe

Interpretation 18 — Katherine Taylor Craig

A dream of cruel sorrow (Gypsy). The symbol of ferocity.
Source: The Fabric of Dream Author: Katherine Taylor Craig

Interpretation 19 — Cafer-i Sadik

interpreted upon 3 sides: bad woman, magic, trick.
Source: Islamic Dream - Cafer-i Sadik Author: Cafer-i Sadik

Interpretation 20 — Vincent Wienand

1. Be Sober; 1Pet 5:8

2. Adversary; Isaiah 51:20

Source: Dream Dictionary The Biblical Model Author: Vincent Wienand

Interpretation 21 — Pamela Ball

see Animals
Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 22 — Versatile - Anonymous

See animals
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous