Here is a list of gods, goddesses, and demons beginning with the letter “V” from various mythologies around the world, along with interpretations of what it might mean if you dream of them. Both their potential as helpers and sources of concern are discussed.
Gods, Goddesses, and Demons Starting with V:
- Vishnu (Hindu Mythology) – Vishnu is one of the principal deities in Hinduism, known as the preserver of the universe. He is responsible for maintaining cosmic order and harmony. Vishnu is often depicted as a benevolent god who descends to earth in various avatars (incarnations) to restore balance whenever it is disrupted.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): Dreaming of Vishnu may suggest divine protection, support, or intervention in your life. His presence in a dream could symbolize a period of restoration or healing, especially if you are facing challenges or emotional turmoil. Vishnu is also a symbol of stability, so his appearance may signal that balance is being restored to your life, or that you are being guided to a place of peace and understanding.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): If Vishnu appears in a troubling context, it could indicate that you are struggling with feelings of imbalance or chaos in your life. His appearance might suggest that you are not fully aligned with your purpose or that you are neglecting your spiritual path. It could also represent an overdependence on external forces for support, suggesting that you need to find your own inner strength.
- Valkyries (Norse Mythology) – The Valkyries are warrior maidens who serve Odin, choosing those who will die in battle and bringing their souls to Valhalla. They are often depicted as fierce, powerful, and noble, with the ability to guide fallen warriors to the afterlife.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): Dreaming of Valkyries may signify a time of great strength, honor, or victory in your life. Their appearance can symbolize the need to fight for what you believe in or to take bold action in the face of adversity. They may also indicate that you are being guided toward a higher purpose or calling, or that you have the strength to overcome obstacles. In some cases, they can represent a calling to honor bravery, courage, and sacrifice.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): If the Valkyries appear in a troubling context, it could indicate feelings of being trapped in a cycle of violence, conflict, or battle. They might symbolize a fear of death or being forced to make difficult choices that affect others. The dream might also suggest that you are feeling judged or weighed down by decisions or actions, or that you are overly focused on outcomes rather than the process.
- Vesta (Roman Mythology) – Vesta is the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family. She is a symbol of domesticity, warmth, and security, often associated with the well-being and unity of the household.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): Dreaming of Vesta could symbolize the need to focus on home, family, or personal well-being. Her presence may indicate that you are being guided to take care of your personal life, nurture your relationships, and create a sense of warmth and security. The dream might suggest that you are entering a period of healing or restoration in your home or within yourself, and it may encourage you to reconnect with your roots and take care of your domestic responsibilities.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): If Vesta appears in a troubling context, it could signify issues related to domestic life, such as conflict within the family, a lack of security, or feeling disconnected from your home. The dream may indicate that you are neglecting important personal needs or that your focus on the external world is preventing you from creating the inner peace you need. Vesta might also signal a need to reestablish balance in your family dynamics or home environment.
- Vritra (Hindu Mythology) – Vritra is a serpent or dragon-like demon in Hindu mythology, often depicted as a force of chaos and destruction. He is known for holding back the waters and obstructing the flow of life until he is defeated by Indra, the thunder god.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): Dreaming of Vritra could indicate that you are confronting an obstacle or block in your life that has been preventing progress. His presence may signal that you are about to overcome a significant challenge, especially one that has been limiting your growth or success. The dream could also indicate that you are being called to release old patterns or negative forces that have been holding you back.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): If Vritra appears in a negative context, it may represent a force of resistance, stagnation, or fear that is obstructing your progress. His presence could indicate that you are facing a situation in your life where things are not flowing as they should, or that you are struggling to overcome emotional, mental, or spiritual barriers. The dream may suggest that you need to confront these obstacles head-on to break free from their hold.
- Varuna (Hindu Mythology) – Varuna is a Vedic deity in Hinduism associated with the oceans, law, and cosmic order. He is a guardian of moral and ethical conduct and is often seen as a god of justice and punishment.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): Dreaming of Varuna could suggest that you are being called to examine your moral or ethical beliefs, and that you need to align yourself with a sense of order and justice. His appearance might indicate that you are being guided to live in accordance with higher principles or that divine justice is at play in your life. Varuna may also suggest that you are experiencing a time of cleansing or purification, as his role is often linked to the removal of negative influences.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): If Varuna appears in a troubling context, it could signify feelings of guilt, dishonesty, or imbalance in your life. His presence might indicate that you are struggling with moral dilemmas or that you feel you have violated ethical codes. The dream may signal that you are being called to atone for actions or to correct behaviors that are out of alignment with your true values. Alternatively, Varuna may symbolize external judgment or a sense of being punished for past actions.
- Vasuki (Hindu Mythology) – Vasuki is the king of serpents in Hindu mythology, often associated with both positive and negative forces. He is known for his role in the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), where he helps to churn the waters to obtain nectar.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): Dreaming of Vasuki could indicate that you are undergoing a process of transformation or spiritual awakening. His presence may suggest that you are in the midst of a powerful change or that you are tapping into hidden knowledge or resources. Vasuki could also symbolize the power of the unconscious mind and the importance of balancing opposing forces within yourself to achieve a greater whole.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): If Vasuki appears in a negative context, it could indicate that you are struggling with inner conflict, destructive tendencies, or a powerful emotional force that is difficult to control. His presence might signify that you need to address deep-seated fears or unresolved issues before they cause harm. The dream could also signal a toxic situation or relationship that is sapping your energy or causing you harm.
- Vajrapani (Buddhist Mythology) – Vajrapani is a Bodhisattva and protector in Buddhist mythology, often depicted holding a vajra (a thunderbolt or diamond weapon). He represents strength, power, and protection.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Help): Dreaming of Vajrapani may indicate that you are being protected by powerful forces or that you need to embrace your own strength and courage. His appearance could signify that you are ready to overcome obstacles or that you are being guided to defend what is important to you. Vajrapani’s presence may also signal that you need to stay grounded and resilient in the face of challenges.
- Dream Interpretation (As a Concern): If Vajrapani appears in a troubling context, it could indicate that you are facing an overwhelming challenge or a situation where you feel unprotected or vulnerable. His presence might suggest that you are in need of strength, but that you may be struggling to find it. The dream could signal a need to better protect your own interests or to face fears that are preventing you from standing firm in your convictions.
Veil.
- To dream that you wear a veil, denotes that you will not be perfectly sincere
with your lover, and you will be forced to use stratagem to retain him. - To see others wearing veils, you will be maligned and defamed
by apparent friends. - An old, or torn veil, warns you that deceit is being thrown around
you with sinister design. - For a young woman to dream that she loses her veil, denotes that her lover
sees through her deceitful ways and is likely to retaliate with the same. - To dream of seeing a bridal veil, foretells that you will make a successful
change in the immediate future, and much happiness in your position. - For a young woman to dream that she wears a bridal veil, denotes that she will
engage in some affair which will afford her lasting profit and enjoyment.
If it gets loose, or any accident befalls it, she will be burdened with
sadness and pain. - To throw a veil aside, indicates separation or disgrace.
- To see mourning veils in your dreams, signifies distress and trouble,
and embarrassment in business.
Velvet.
To dream of velvet, portends very successful enterprises.
If you wear it, some distinction will be conferred upon you.
To see old velvet, means your prosperity will suffer from your extreme pride.
If a young woman dreams that she is clothed in velvet garments,
it denotes that she will have honors bestowed upon her,
and the choice between several wealthy lovers.
Veneer.
To dream that you are veneering, denotes that you will systematically deceive
your friends, your speculations will be of a misleading nature.
Ventriloquist.
To dream of a ventriloquist, denotes that some treasonable affair
is going to prove detrimental to your interest.
If you think yourself one, you will not conduct yourself honorably
towards people who trust you.
For a young woman to dream she is mystified by the voice of a ventriloquist,
foretells that she will be deceived into illicit adventures.
Veranda.
To dream of being on a veranda, denotes that you are to be successful
in some affair which is giving you anxiety.
For a young woman to be with her lover on a veranda, denotes her early
and happy marriage.
To see an old veranda, denotes the decline of hopes, and disappointment
in business and love.
Vermin.
Vermin crawling in your dreams, signifies sickness and much trouble.
If you succeed in ridding yourself of them, you will be fairly successful,
but otherwise death may come to you, or your relatives.
See Locust.
Vertigo.
To dream that you have vertigo, foretells you will have loss in
domestic happiness, and your affairs will be under gloomy outlooks.
Vessels.
To dream of vessels, denotes labor and activity.
See Ships and similar words.
Vexed.
If you are vexed in your dreams, you will find many worries scattered
through your early awakening.
If you think some person is vexed with you, it is a sign that you
will not shortly reconcile some slight misunderstanding.
Vicar.
To dream of a vicar, foretells that you will do foolish things
while furious with jealousy and envy.
For a young woman to dream she marries a vicar, foretells that she
will fail to awake reciprocal affection in the man she desires,
and will live a spinster, or marry to keep from being one.
Vice.
To dream that you are favoring any vice, signifies you are about to endanger
your reputation, by letting evil persuasions entice you.
If you see others indulging in vice, some ill fortune will engulf
the interest of some relative or associate.
Victim.
To dream that you are the victim of any scheme, foretells that
you will be oppressed and over-powered by your enemies.
Your family relations will also be strained.
To victimize others, denotes that you will amass wealth dishonorably
and prefer illicit relations, to the sorrow of your companions.
Victory.
To dream that you win a victory, foretells that you will successfully resist
the attacks of enemies, and will have the love of women for the asking.
Village.
To dream that you are in a village, denotes that you will enjoy
good health and find yourself fortunately provided for.
To revisit the village home of your youth, denotes that you will have pleasant
surprises in store and favorable news from absent friends.
If the village looks dilapidated, or the dream indistinct,
it foretells that trouble and sadness will soon come to you.
Vine.
To dream of vines, is propitious of success and happiness.
Good health is in store for those who see flowering vines.
If they are dead, you will fail in some momentous enterprise.
To see poisonous vines, foretells that you will be the victim
of a plausible scheme and you will impair your health.
Vinegar.
To dream of drinking vinegar, denotes that you will be exasperated
and worried into assenting to some engagement which will fill you
with evil foreboding.
To use vinegar on vegetables, foretells a deepening of
already distressing affairs.
To dream of vinegar at all times, denotes inharmonious
and unfavorable aspects.
Vineyard.
To dream of a vineyard, denotes favorable speculations
and auspicious love-making.
To visit a vineyard which is not well-kept and filled with bad odors,
denotes disappointment will overshadow your most sanguine anticipations.
Violence.
To dream that any person does you violence, denotes that you
will be overcome by enemies.
If you do some other persons violence, you will lose fortune and favor
by your reprehensible way of conducting your affairs.
Violets.
To see violets in your dreams, or gather them, brings joyous occasions
in which you will find favor with some superior person.
For a young woman to gather them, denotes that she will soon meet
her future husband.
To see them dry, or withered, denotes that her love will be scorned
and thrown aside.
Violin.
To see, or hear a violin in dreams, foretells harmony and peace in the family,
and financial affairs will cause no apprehension.
For a young woman to play on one in her dreams, denotes that she
will be honored and receive lavish gifts.
If her attempt to play is unsuccessful, she will lose favor,
and aspire to things she never can possess.
A broken one, indicates sad bereavement and separation.
Viper.
To dream of a viper, foretells that calamities are threatening you.
To dream that a many-hued viper, and capable of throwing itself into
many pieces, or unjointing itself, attacks you, denotes that your
enemies are bent on your ruin and will work unitedly, yet apart,
to displace you.
Virgin.
To dream of a virgin, denotes that you will have comparative luck
in your speculations. For a married woman to dream that she is
a virgin, foretells that she will suffer remorse over her past,
and the future will hold no promise of better things.
For a young woman to dream that she is no longer a virgin,
foretells that she will run great risk of losing her reputation
by being indiscreet with her male friends.
For a man to dream of illicit association with a virgin,
denotes that he will fail to accomplish an enterprise,
and much worry will be caused him by the appeals of people.
His aspirations will be foiled through unwarranted associations.
Visit.
If you visit in your dreams, you will shortly have some pleasant occasion
in your life.
If your visit is unpleasant, your enjoyment will be marred by the action
of malicious persons.
For a friend to visit you, denotes that news of a favorable
nature will soon reach you. If the friend appears sad
and travel-worn, there will be a note of displeasure growing
out of the visit, or other slight disappointments may follow.
If she is dressed in black or white and looks pale or ghastly,
serious illness or accidents are predicted.
Visions.
To dream that you have a strange vision, denotes that you will be unfortunate
in your dealings and sickness will unfit you for pleasant duties.
If persons appear to you in visions, it foretells uprising and strife
of families or state.
If your friend is near dissolution and you are warned in a vision,
he will appear suddenly before you, usually in white garments.
Visions of death and trouble have such close resemblance,
that they are sometimes mistaken one for the other.
To see visions of any order in your dreams, you may look for unusual
developments in your business, and a different atmosphere and surroundings
in private life. Things will be reversed for a while with you.
You will have changes in your business and private life seemingly bad,
but eventually good for all concerned.
The Supreme Will is always directed toward the ultimate good of the race.
Vitriol.
If you see vitriol in your dreams, it is a token of some innocent
person being censured by you.
To throw it on people, shows you will bear malice towards parties
who seek to favor you.
For a young woman to have a jealous rival throw it in her face,
foretells that she will be the innocent object of some person’s hatred.
This dream for a business man, denotes enemies and much persecution.
Voice.
To dream of hearing voices, denotes pleasant reconciliations,
if they are calm and pleasing; high-pitched and angry voices,
signify disappointments and unfavorable situations.
To hear weeping voices, shows that sudden anger will cause you to inflict
injury upon a friend.
If you hear the voice of God, you will make a noble effort to rise higher
in unselfish and honorable principles, and will justly hold the admiration
of high-minded people.
For a mother to hear the voice of her child, is a sign of approaching misery,
perplexity and grievous doubts.
To hear the voice of distress, or a warning one calling to you,
implies your own serious misfortune or that of some one close to you.
If the voice is recognized, it is often ominous of accident or illness,
which may eliminate death or loss.
Volcano.
To see a volcano in your dreams, signifies that you will be
in violent disputes, which threaten your reputation as a fair
dealing and honest citizen.
For a young woman, it means that her selfishness and greed will lead
her into intricate adventures.
Vomit.
To dream of vomiting, is a sign that you will be afflicted with a malady
which will threaten invalidism, or you will be connected with a racy scandal.
To see others vomiting, denotes that you will be made aware of the false
pretenses of persons who are trying to engage your aid.
For a woman to dream that she vomits a chicken, and it hops off, denotes she
will be disappointed in some pleasure by the illness of some relative.
Unfavorable business and discontent are also predicted.
If it is blood you vomit, you will find illness a hurried and
unexpected visitor. You will be cast down with gloomy forebodings,
and children and domesticity in general will ally to work you discomfort.
Vote.
If you dream of casting a vote on any measure, you will be engulfed
in a commotion which will affect your community.
To vote fraudulently, foretells that your dishonesty will overcome
your better inclinations.
Voucher.
To dream of vouchers, foretells that patient toil will defeat
idle scheming to arrest fortune from you.
To sign one, denotes that you have the aid and confidence of those around you,
despite the evil workings of enemies.
To lose one, signifies that you will have a struggle for your
rights with relatives.
Vow.
To dream that you are making or listening to vows, foretells complaint will
be made against you of unfaithfulness in business, or some love contract.
To take the vows of a church, denotes you will bear yourself with unswerving
integrity through some difficulty.
To break or ignore a vow, foretells disastrous consequences
will attend your dealings.
Voyage.
To make a voyage in your dreams, foretells that you will receive
some inheritance besides that which your labors win for you.
A disastrous voyage brings incompetence, and false loves.
Vultures.
To dream of vultures, signifies that some scheming person
is bent on injuring you, and will not succeed unless you see
the vulture wounded, or dead.
For a woman to dream of a vulture, signifies that she will be overwhelmed
with slander and gossip.