The History of Lucid Dream Studies
Lucid dreaming as a practice has been known since ancient times. Dreams were often regarded as a form of communication with the gods or a means of understanding one’s true self. Ancient Greek philosophers like Plato and Aristotle wrote about a possible connection between dreams and reality. Papyrus records and hieroglyphs from ancient Egypt suggest that Egyptians considered dreams important and used them for healing purposes. In some cultures, lucid dreaming was seen as a way to prepare for the afterlife, and ancient Indian yogis used lucid dreams to develop spiritual capabilities.