Martyr dream meaning is explained below using 14 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Pamela Ball

1- Actually experiencing ourselves in dreams as playing the martyr highlights our tendency to do things without being sufficiently assertive to say no, and to act from a sense of duty. When we are aware of someone else being a martyr we may have too high expectations of that person.

2- Dreaming of a religious martyr often means we need to question our own religious beliefs and upbringing. We are perhaps allowing excessive enthusiasm to guide us.

3- We may feel the need, spiritually, to become a sacrificial victim and hence give our life some meaning. However, this should be looked at closely, as it may not be necessary.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary • Author: Pamela Ball

Interpretation 2 — Zolar

lucky numbers: 17-22-24-29-35-48

being a: your generous, honest sacrifice wil not be appreciated; neither wil anorexia.

eagerly: your decisive altruism wil be rewarded with public probation.

making a, of someone: their backlash wil attempt to oppress you.

children: stinginess wil exaggerate damages wel out of proportion.

innocent people: wil make great sacrifices for noble causes.

others, of you: your decisiveness wil save you from failure of your projects.

Source: Zolar’s Book of Dreams Numbers and Lucky Days • Author: Zolar

Interpretation 3 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: Actually experiencing ourselves in dreams as playing the martyr highlights our tendency to do things without being sufficiently assertive to say no, and to act from a sense of duty. When we are aware of someone else being a martyr we may have too high expectations of that person.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Versatile - Anonymous

In previous times being a martyr inevitably meant that suffering was involved. We may perceive the need, spiritually, to become a victim, sacrificing ourselves on others’ behalf and thus give our life some meaning. Such actions can be perceived as honourable provided they arise from the correct motivation.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 5 — Betty Bethards

Lack of self-love; caring for others and not tending to own needs. Taking on responsibility for others, or causes, in order to avoid working on your own numbers. Cop-out; ego booster; “I have to do it all” syndrome. Release and forgive self and others; accept self-responsibility.
Source: The Dream Books Symbols • Author: Betty Bethards

Interpretation 6 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: Dreaming of a religious martyr often signifies that we need to question our own religious beliefs and upbringing, and our strength of purpose and commitment. We are perhaps allowing excessive enthusiasm to guide us.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile • Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 7 — Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

To dream of being a martyr is a warning that your greed could alienate those you care about; any other dream concerning martyrdom is a forerunner to recognition for work well done, either your own or that of someone close to you.
Source: The Complete Guide to Interpreting Your Dreams • Author: Stearn Robinson - Tom Corbett

Interpretation 8 — Garuda

Depth Psychology: For whom or what are you being the martyr? Do you expect someone else to sacrifice feelings, ideals, opinions, or habits for your benefit? Neither scenario can be considered very healthy.

See Victim.

Source: Dreamers Dictionary • Author: Garuda

Interpretation 9 — Ibn Seerin

Seeing a known martyr alive in a dream means following his good traditions and aspiring for his character and conduct. Seeing a known martyr in a dream also means striving to attain God’s pleasure and to reach His nearness.
Source: Islamic Dream Interpretation • Author: Ibn Seerin

Interpretation 10 — Gustavus Hindman Miller

To dream of martyrs, denotes that false friends, domestic unhappiness and losses in affairs which concern you most.

To dream that you are a martyr, signifies the separation from friends, and enemies will slander you.

Source: Ten Thousand Dream Interpretation • Author: Gustavus Hindman Miller

Interpretation 11 — Stephen Girard

lf one dreams he dies for religion, that man will arrive at great honor. It signifies also that his soul will be happy hereafter.
Source: The Mystic Dream Book • Author: Stephen Girard

Interpretation 12 — Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Dreams of a martyr denote sacrifice, injustice, righteousness, selflessness, heroism, worthiness and victimhood.

See Victim.

Source: Strangest Dream Explanations • Author: Dream Explanations - Anonymous

Interpretation 13 — Margaret Hamilton

Voluntary suffering for a cause, not necessarily the right cause
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited • Author: Margaret Hamilton

Interpretation 14 — Katherine Taylor Craig

A dream of honor and public approbation (Gypsy).
Source: The Fabric of Dream • Author: Katherine Taylor Craig