Here’s a list of gods, goddesses, and demons beginning with the letter “N” from various mythologies around the world, including interpretations of what it could mean if you dream of them. Both their potential as helpers and as sources of concern are discussed.
Gods, Goddesses, and Demons Starting with N:
- Nyx (Greek Mythology) – Nyx is the primordial goddess of the night in Greek mythology. She is the mother of various deities associated with dark or shadowy aspects of the universe, including sleep, death, and fate.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): Nyx in a dream could symbolize the need for rest, reflection, or introspection. She may encourage you to explore your subconscious mind and face hidden emotions or fears. Her presence might suggest that you are entering a phase of healing or regeneration, where you need to embrace solitude or darkness to find clarity. Nyx could also signify a need for spiritual connection or a deeper understanding of your inner world.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): If Nyx appears as a source of concern, it might indicate feelings of being overwhelmed by darkness, isolation, or unknown fears. Her presence could symbolize a fear of the unknown or being consumed by negative emotions. Nyx could also suggest that you are avoiding certain issues or aspects of yourself, hiding from the truth, or not confronting your fears. It may be a warning that you need to come to terms with something you’ve been avoiding.
- Nergal (Mesopotamian Mythology) – Nergal is a god of war, death, and disease in ancient Mesopotamian mythology. He is associated with the underworld and is often depicted as a fierce and destructive deity.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): If Nergal appears as a helper in your dream, it could symbolize the need to confront or overcome a difficult situation, especially one involving loss, transformation, or death. Nergal may represent the power to bring closure or to rise from a challenging situation stronger than before. He could also be a reminder of your resilience, suggesting that you have the inner strength to overcome any hardship, especially those related to endings or transitions.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): Nergal in a negative context could signal impending conflict, destruction, or illness. His appearance may represent fear of loss, mortality, or a difficult period of change that feels overwhelming. Nergal might also suggest that you are dealing with destructive forces in your life, whether external or within yourself, and that you need to address these forces before they cause more harm.
- Ninmah (Sumerian Mythology) – Ninmah is a Sumerian goddess associated with fertility, creation, and motherhood. She is considered one of the Anunnaki and is linked to the creation of humanity in some myths.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): Dreaming of Ninmah could indicate a time of creativity, new beginnings, or personal growth. She may represent the birth of new ideas, projects, or relationships, encouraging you to embrace your nurturing and creative abilities. Her presence could signal that you are ready to give birth to something new in your life—whether it’s a physical creation, a relationship, or a new phase of personal development.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): If Ninmah appears in a troubling context, it may suggest feelings of inadequacy or a lack of nurturing support in your life. You may feel disconnected from your own creative or nurturing abilities, or you might be experiencing difficulty in giving birth to new ideas or projects. Her appearance could signal that you are feeling unfulfilled or that there are issues related to motherhood, fertility, or your own sense of identity as a creator.
- Naamah (Jewish Mythology/Grimoires) – Naamah is a demoness who appears in some Jewish texts and occult grimoires. She is often associated with seduction, sexuality, and sometimes with the fallen angels, known for leading people into temptation.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): If Naamah appears as a helpful figure in your dream, it might indicate the need to explore your own desires, sensuality, and creativity. She could represent the empowerment of embracing your sexual energy or creative potential. Naamah might also guide you to reclaim lost aspects of your personal or spiritual life that have been repressed or neglected, especially related to pleasure, passion, and self-expression.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): Naamah appearing negatively in a dream could symbolize unhealthy temptations, obsessions, or the consequences of indulging in desires that lead to harm. Her presence may indicate that you are being drawn into situations that are not aligned with your higher purpose or that you are engaging in self-destructive behaviors. It could also suggest that you are feeling manipulated or influenced by seductive forces in your life, either from others or from your own impulses.
- Namtaru (Mesopotamian Mythology) – Namtaru is a demon associated with death and disease in Mesopotamian mythology. He is often depicted as a servant of death and is linked with causing pestilence and destruction.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): If Namtaru appears as a helper in your dream, it could signify that you are going through a transformative process that requires letting go of something that no longer serves you. Namtaru might represent the power to cleanse or rid yourself of negative influences, emotions, or situations that are harmful. His appearance may signal that a necessary end or closure is coming, and with it, the possibility for rebirth or regeneration.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): Namtaru appearing negatively could symbolize a period of suffering, disease, or decline. His presence in a dream might indicate that you are facing or fearing loss, whether it be of health, a relationship, or a phase of your life. It could also be a sign of impending danger or toxicity in your life that needs to be addressed. Namtaru’s appearance could also suggest the need to confront emotional or physical decay or destructive habits before they cause harm.
- Naberius (Goetia) – Naberius is a demon from the Goetia, known for his ability to help with regaining lost honors and positions. He is also associated with persuasive speech and influence.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): If Naberius appears as a helpful figure in your dream, it may suggest that you are about to regain lost confidence or status in your life. He could represent the power of communication and persuasion, guiding you to use your voice or charisma to achieve your goals. Naberius might also indicate a period of reconciliation or making amends with others, particularly in situations where you’ve faced setbacks or loss.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): If Naberius appears in a negative context, it might indicate that you are relying too heavily on manipulation or deceit to achieve your goals. His presence could symbolize the danger of using persuasive tactics for selfish reasons or being drawn into situations where you must compromise your integrity. It may also indicate a fear of losing face or status and the anxiety that comes with perceived failure.
- Níðhöggr (Norse Mythology) – Níðhöggr is a dragon-like creature in Norse mythology who gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil, the tree of life. He is associated with destruction and decay.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): Níðhöggr in a dream might symbolize the need to confront deep-rooted fears, destructive patterns, or negative influences in your life. His appearance could represent the end of a cycle or phase that needs to be cleared away to allow for new growth. Níðhöggr could help you face what is causing decay in your life and bring transformation through destruction, leading to renewal.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): If Níðhöggr appears as a threat, it may indicate that you are facing destructive forces in your life that are undermining your stability or growth. His presence could represent internal or external forces that are eroding your foundation or well-being. It could be a sign that something in your life needs to be addressed before it causes irreversible damage.
- Ninurta (Sumerian Mythology) – Ninurta is a god of war, agriculture, and healing in Sumerian mythology. He is often depicted as a warrior who protects and heals the land and people.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): Ninurta could symbolize strength, protection, and the ability to fight for what you believe in. His appearance may suggest that you need to assert your power, defend your values, or heal from a past conflict. Ninurta may be guiding you to take action, whether that be through healing, protection, or leadership. He could also be indicating that you are in a position to restore order and harmony to your surroundings or relationships.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): Ninurta appearing negatively might suggest that you are facing conflicts that require aggressive action, but also caution. He could indicate that you are overusing force or power in a situation, leading to further harm or disharmony. His presence could symbolize struggles with authority, conflict, or the need to find a better balance between assertiveness and diplomacy.
Summary of Dream Interpretations for N Figures:
- Nyx: Rest, reflection, spiritual connection (help); isolation, hidden fears (concern).
- Nergal: Strength through transformation, closure, resilience (help); destruction, fear of loss or death (concern).
- Ninmah: Creativity, new beginnings, personal growth (help); feelings of inadequacy or stifled creativity (concern).
- Naamah: Embracing sensuality and empowerment (help); unhealthy temptations, self-destructive behaviors (concern).
- Namtaru: Cleansing, letting go of what no longer serves you (help); fear of illness, loss, or toxicity (concern).
- Naberius: Regaining lost honor, persuasive communication (help); manipulation, loss of integrity (concern).
- Níðhöggr: Facing deep fears, bringing transformation through destruction (help); decay, eroding stability (concern).
- Ninurta: Protection, healing, assertive leadership (help); overuse of power, conflicts (concern).
Other N Dreams
Nails.
- To see nails in your dreams, indicates much toil and small recompense.
- To deal in nails, shows that you will engage in honorable work, even if it be lowly.
- To see rusty or broken nails, indicates sickness and failure in business.
Naked.
To dream that you are naked, foretells scandal and unwise engagements. Nudity dreams can mean that you “fear… being found out and exposed over your activities,” or feel that someone is misjudging you.
To see others naked, foretells that you will be tempted by designing persons to leave the path of duty. Sickness will be no small factor against your success.
To dream that you suddenly discover your nudity, and are trying to conceal it, denotes that you have sought illicit pleasure contrary to your noblest instincts and are desirous of abandoning those desires.
For a young woman to dream that she admires her nudity, foretells that she will win, but not hold honest men’s regard.
She will win fortune by her charms. If she thinks herself ill-formed, her reputation will be sullied by scandal.
If she dreams of swimming in clear water naked, she will enjoy illicit loves, but nature will revenge herself by sickness, or loss of charms. If she sees naked men swimming in clear water, she will have many admirers. If the water is muddy, a jealous admirer will cause ill-natured gossip about her.
Napkin.
To dream of a napkin, foretells convivial entertainments in which you
will figure prominently. For a woman to dream of soiled napkins,
foretells that humiliating affairs will thrust themselves upon her.
Navy.
To dream of the navy, denotes victorious struggles with unsightly
obstacles, and the promise of voyages and tours of recreation.
If in your dream you seem frightened or disconcerted, you will
have strange obstacles to overcome before you reach fortune.
A dilapidated navy is an indication of unfortunate friendships
in business or love.
See Gunboat.
Neck.
To dream that you see your own neck, foretells that vexatious
family relations will interfere with your business.
To admire the neck of another, signifies your worldly mindedness will cause
broken domestic ties.
For a woman to dream that her neck is thick, foretells that she will become
querulous and something of a shrew if she fails to control her temper.
Necklace.
- For a woman to dream of receiving a necklace, omens for her a loving husband and a beautiful home.
- To lose a necklace, she will early feel the heavy hand of bereavement.
Necromancer.
- To dream of a necromancer and his arts, denotes that you are threatened with strange acquaintances who will influence you for evil.
See Hypnotist.
Need.
- To dream that you are in need, denotes that you will speculate unwisely and distressing news of absent friends will oppress you.
- To see others in need, foretells that unfortunate affairs will affect yourself with others.
Needle.
To use a needle in your dream, is a warning of approaching affliction,
in which you will suffer keenly the loss of sympathy,
which is rightfully yours.
To dream of threading a needle, denotes that you will be burdened
with the care of others than your own household.
To look for a needle, foretells useless worries.
To find a needle, foretells that you will have friends who
will appreciate you.
To break one, signifies loneliness and poverty.
Neighbor.
To see your neighbors in your dreams, denotes many profitable hours
will be lost in useless strife and gossip. If they appear sad,
or angry, it foretells dissensions and quarrels.
Nephew.
To dream of your nephew, denotes you are soon to come into
a pleasing competency, if he is handsome and well looking;
otherwise, there will be disappointment and discomfort for you.
Nest.
To dream of seeing birds’ nests, denotes that you will be
interested in an enterprise which will be prosperous.
For a young woman, this dream foretells change of abode.
To see an empty nest, indicates sorrow through the absence of a friend.
Hens’ nests, foretells that you will be interested in domesticities,
and children will be cheerful and obedient.
To dream of a nest filled with broken or bad eggs,
portends disappointments and failure.
See Birds’ Nest.
Nets.
To dream of ensnaring anything with a net, denotes that you will be
unscrupulous in your dealings and deportment with others.
To dream of an old or torn net, denotes that your property has mortgages,
or attachments, which will cause you trouble.
Nettles.
If in your dreams you walk among nettles without being stung,
you will be prosperous.
To be stung by them, you will be discontented with yourself
and make others unhappy.
For a young woman to dream of passing through nettles,
foretells that she will be offered marriage by different men,
and her decision will fill her with anxious foreboding.
To dream of nettles, is portentous of stringent circumstances
and disobedience from children or servants.
News.
To hear good news in a dream, denotes that you will be fortunate
in affairs, and have harmonious companions; but if the news be bad,
contrary conditions will exist.
Newspaper.
To dream of newspapers, denotes that frauds will be detected in your dealings,
and your reputation will likewise be affected.
To print a newspaper, you will have opportunities of making foreign
journeys and friends.
Trying, but failing to read a newspaper, denotes that you will fail
in some uncertain enterprise.
Newspaper Reporter.
If in your dreams you unwillingly see them, you will be annoyed
with small talk, and perhaps quarrels of a low character.
If you are a newspaper reporter in your dreams, there will be a varied course
of travel offered you, though you may experience unpleasant situations,
yet there will be some honor and gain attached.
New Year.
To dream of the new year, signifies prosperity and connubial anticipations.
If you contemplate the new year in weariness, engagement will be
entered into inauspiciously.
Niece.
For a woman to dream of her niece, foretells she will have unexpected
trials and much useless worry in the near future.
Night.
If you are surrounded by night in your dreams, you may expect unusual
oppression and hardships in business. If the night seems to be vanishing,
conditions which hitherto seemed unfavorable will now grow bright,
and affairs will assume prosperous phases.
See Darkness.
Nightmare.
To dream of being attacked with this hideous sensation,
denotes wrangling and failure in business. For a young woman,
this is a dream prophetic of disappointment and unmerited slights.
It may also warn the dreamer to be careful of her health, and food.
Nightingale.
To dream that you are listening to the harmonious notes of the nightingale,
foretells a pleasing existence, and prosperous and healthy surroundings.
This is a most favorable dream to lovers, and parents.
To see nightingales silent, foretells slight misunderstandings among friends.
Noise.
If you hear a strange noise in your dream, unfavorable news is presaged.
If the noise awakes you, there will be a sudden change in your affairs.
Noodles.
To dream of noodles, denotes an abnormal appetite and desires.
There is little good in this dream.
North
In some spiritual traditions, north is the direction of spirit and rebirth.
Nose.
To see your own nose, indicates force of character, and consciousness of your
ability to accomplish whatever enterprise you may choose to undertake.
If your nose looks smaller than natural, there will be failure
in your affairs. Hair growing on your nose, indicates extraordinary
undertakings, and that they will be carried through by sheer force
of character, or will.
A bleeding nose, is prophetic of disaster, whatever the calling
of the dreamer may be.
Notary.
To dream of a notary, is a prediction of unsatisfied desires,
and probable lawsuits. For a woman to associate with a notary,
foretells she will rashly risk her reputation, in gratification
of foolish pleasure.
November.
To dream of November, augers a season of indifferent success
in all affairs.
Nuclear War.
Bombs in dreams can symbolize something explosive, such as a temper, and a nuclear bomb takes the symbolism to the next level to describe something really explosive—blow-your-top explosive.
Nuclear war ties in with “end of the world” and “apocalypse.” When used figuratively it means a situation changes drastically for the worse, or threatens to. The symbolism applies to situations such as bad health problems, divorce, and death. Again, it’s an exaggerated way of expressing the dynamics of a situation, especially the feelings and emotions involved. Facing a major decline in your health, wealth, or status can seem like the end of the world because it means the end of your world as you know it.
Numbness.
To dream that you feel a numbness creeping over you, in your dreams,
is a sign of illness, and disquieting conditions
Numbers.
To dream of numbers, denotes that unsettled conditions in business
will cause you uneasiness and dissatisfaction.
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See Figures.
Nuns.
For a religiously inclined man to dream of nuns, foretells that
material joys will interfere with his spirituality.
He should be wise in the control of self.
For a woman to dream of nuns, foretells her widowhood, or her
separation from her lover. If she dreams that she is a nun,
it portends her discontentment with present environments.
To see a dead nun, signifies despair over the unfaithfulness of loved ones,
and impoverished fortune.
For one to dream that she discards the robes of her order,
foretells that longing for worldly pleasures will unfit her
for her chosen duties.
Nuptial.
For a woman to dream of her nuptials, she will soon enter upon
new engagements, which will afford her distinction, pleasure, and harmony.
See Marriage.
Nurse.
To dream that a nurse is retained in your home, foretells distressing illness,
or unlucky visiting among friends.
To see a nurse leaving your house, omens good health in the family.
For a young woman to dream that she is a nurse, denotes that she will gain
the esteem of people, through her self-sacrifice. If she parts from a patient,
she will yield to the persuasion of deceit.
Nursing.
For a woman to dream of nursing her baby, denotes pleasant employment.
For a young woman to dream of nursing a baby, foretells that she
will occupy positions of honor and trust.
For a man to dream of seeing his wife nurse their baby,
denotes harmony in his pursuits.
Nuts.
To dream of gathering nuts, augurs successful enterprises,
and much favor in love.
To eat them, prosperity will aid you in grasping any desired pleasure.
For a woman to dream of nuts, foretells that her fortune will
be on blissful heights.
Nutmegs.
To dream of nutmegs, is a sign of prosperity, and pleasant journeyings.
Nymph.
To see nymphs bathing in clear water, denotes that passionate desires will
find an ecstatic realization. Convivial entertainments will enchant you.
To see them out of their sphere, denotes disappointment with the world.
For a young woman to see them bathing, denotes that she will have great
favor and pleasure, but they will not rest strictly within the moral code.
To dream that she impersonates a nymph, is a sign that she is using her
attractions for selfish purposes, and thus the undoing of men.