Jackal

Dream Symbol Meaning & Interpretation

What Does Jackal Mean in Dreams?

Discover the dream symbol interpretation and spiritual meaning

Western/Modern

The jackal close affiliation to the wolf might reflect unconscious masculine aspects that can either be good and bad; or reflecting a person who behaves in an opportunistic way. The jackal was considered a very powerful image relating to the ancient Egyptian god Anubis – a connection with the afterlife and mummification. They are also known in our dreams to keep evil away from us.

Hindu

Fear from an enemy

Biblical

A symbol of an evil scoffer, Ps. 44:19

Islamic (Ibn Sirin)

In a dream, a jackal represents a man who deprives people from their rights, or one who causes evil. A jackal in a dream also could mean friendliness, or a light and fun companionship.

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