Dreams are universal; we all dream - we are after all, species bound. It comes as somewhat of surprise however, that, universally, our dreams reflect a typically limited range of themes. Maybe if we looked closely at these themes, we would be able to make up what being human means? I find it amazing that our brains can make up a story that is unique to ourselves every night, using only a limited number of themes. It strikes me that story-making must be an innate human capacity. We are made for story, it seems. Every night as you go to sleep, your brain concocts a story in which your life plays a major role. This, in itself , is extraordinary.
(All mammals dream every night, with few rare exceptions).
If you would like to look at the universality of themes, look up Hall & van der Castle.
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