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The Dream in Primitive Cultures is a book written by Jackson Steward Lincoln and originally published in 1935. The book explores the significance and interpretation of dreams in various primitive cultures around the world. Lincoln examines the beliefs and practices of different societies, including the Australian Aborigines, the African Bantu, and the Native Americans, to understand the role of dreams in their daily lives and spiritual practices.The book delves into the different ways in which these societies interpret dreams, including the use of dream interpretation as a means of divination and prophecy. Lincoln also explores the ways in which dreams are used in various cultural rituals, such as initiation ceremonies and healing practices.Throughout the book, Lincoln draws on his extensive research and firsthand experiences to provide a comprehensive and insightful analysis of the role of dreams in primitive cultures. The Dream in Primitive Cultures remains a seminal work in the field of anthropology and is a must-read for anyone interested in the study of dreams and their cultural significance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.