One night a few years ago I had a dream that to this day is one of the most realistic dreams I have ever had.
I was standing by a muddy embankment, holding what I immediately knew to be my sentient platypus. He was intelligent, omniscient, telepathic, and empathic. I learned this by holding him out and allowing his claw to touch things, which would invariably change them for the better. Working together like this, we could make things float, spread tolerance and good will, and generally improve the world.
I have no idea what the dream meant. If you think you know, email me at
See below for some of the similar reports and interpretations I've received.
 Considered to be the strangest animal on the planet, the platypus consistently
amazes and baffles scientists. It has the beak of a duck, the body of an otter,
and the tail of a beaver. Its systems are characteristic of birds, reptiles,
and amphibians. Its internal temperature varies, making it alternately cold
and warm-blooded. And, of course, it's one of only two egg-laying mammals in
existence.
Scientists have also recently determined that the platypus uses a sixth sense to find its food on stream beds. By the use of fine nerve receptors in its bill, the amazing mammal picks up weak electric fields given off by shrimps and other prey. This sense is so sophisticated that prey can even be detected under mud and rocks. So I guess sentient really wouldn't be an entirely untrue description. |
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I've received the following interpretations/reports of similar dreams:  I read the dream of Platypus. The story makes me wonder. In Japan, Platypus is not much famous. Above, I have not seen its creature. On TV, I saw it inhabits in many fragments of trees. The life style is very cool. That creature gave me the power from TV. Because it almost lonely survives. I think it conqers the world and knows the secret of the life. Maybe, Platypus love you from the edge of the world. Anonymous I stumbled upon your Interesting web site by way of a link thru eBay. Reading your story about the "Platypus Dream " was enticing enough to prompt me into a "pseudo-psychoanalysis" of the situation......so here goes...I believe that the platypus is NOT a separate entity, but an extension of your own desires, hopes and wishes for all the good things you might want for you and your family. I read in your website that you want to be a parent. Now, at the ripe ol' age of thirty five, I myself have not experienced fatherhood. However, I think I can understand the strong, emotional impact a child (or, the hope of a child) can make on a person's life. I believe you manifest yourself in the "Platypus Dream" as the omniscient teacher-father that you would like to be some day - guiding and protecting an innocent little person thru all that life deals to Him/Her. So, with that in mind, I will say that the child that will eventually be calling you Daddy will be blessed with a Father who wants only the best for his family. May God bless you and your wife in your endeavours toward parenthood. Tom Patton - Little Rock, Ar. I was very surprised to find your website. Last November, after a particularly incredible spiritual experience with a Native American Tribe, I had a dream VERY similar to the one you described. It was ultravivid. I was walking, looking downward, on muddy ground, there was a shallow creek running through it and there was a platypus trying to make his way. I picked the platypus up and placed it directly in the center of the creek. We seemed to connected, I can even remember how the skin and weight of the platypus felt. Then it hovered in the creek near me and we moved slowly together. It was one of the most stunning dreams I have ever had... I remember waking thinking 'platypus'? Jeez, I think Ive only ever seen a platypus once, like when I was 4 in a book - where the hell did that come from. Anyway, I am searching for the dream as well. Planning a trip to Australia. Kerry Gosh i never thought i'd find something to help interpret my dream. Then i found your website. I had a dream last night that focused on the platypus. I've always admired the mammal and when asked those stupid questions of what animals would you describe yourself as, or describe your desired partner - i always answer the platypus - because it's unusual, rare, content and free.... anyway, last night in my dream, i was at a river and saw one - i've always wanted to see one in the wild, but haven't yet.... anyway there was one in the stream and it was slightly pink with spots like a rainbow trout (i ate trout last night for dinner), i was so excited to finally see one in the wild - i ran to grab the hand of a close friend who has recently become more than a friend, but it hasn;t worked out - anyway i ran with him to see the platypus and another male friend followed us, he slipped on the bank and scared the platypus away, but after waiting for a while we saw three of the beautiful creatures.... there was more in my dream involving trains, mental clinics (my aunty is in one at the moment) and some other stuff.. but i woke up with the most amazing feeling about the platypus bit.... Vikki totally weird - i too have a had a dream about a friggin platypus - never seen one in my life. but from what i can recall my dream involved muddy shallow swamp water, a forest, and a baby girl (i do not as of yet, HAVE a child, but ironically i was talking to the b.f. about parenting prior to this dream happening).....anyhoo..the girl is sinking slowly - it's almost like quicksand, and then this damned platypus appears in the foreground slowly waddling toward me... moving on - i never told my boyfriend about the platypus dream b/c i'm certain he thinks i'm a freakshow already - BUT - he woke up this morning and is all "i had a dream that i was in forest and there was this platypus..." what THE??? so, after much research proving nothing, i found that ALLEGEDLY the platypus symbolized repressed fears and emotions... so we can concur that if you are present in the dream - your attitude toward the platypus must represent your feelings toward said emotions....SO - the little girl in my dream could be either A). myself (read: childhood fears of abandonment - knock yourself out freudians) or 2). fears about parenthood and being able to produce viable/self-serving offspring....SO - short story long apparently - perhaps your platypus represented your feelings about the world's "goodness" as you say and your fears that - although you may doing your best to "spread tolerance and good will" - this world will remain fundamentally f*#ked up in the hands of those who control it. perhaps. Wendy Heyo...pretty cosmic dream you had. Something cosmic happened to me this morning. A friend was over this morning, and requested I play my MP3 of a funny parody song called "What if God Smoked Cannabis?". I played it, and there's a line in the song that goes...Do you think God had a buzz when He made the platypus? ...then, it hit me out of the blue, that about an hour before, while asleep, I dreamt that a young little platypus had crawled up on my couch/bed, under a warm light, and pulled some little blankets over itself to get cozy. I didn't recognize it at first, and wondered if it had teeth. Almost obligingly, it opened its little duckish mouth and showed me that it was no danger, in fact was so young and soft that it hadn't been weaned yet. A sweet little thing.... Anyway, I'm on wi-fi at a cafe on Whidbey Island, Washington, and they're closing...gotta go.
Regards,
Then we see a snake under the water. At first everyone tries to go past it without
disturbing the snake, but my husband tries to kill it.
As he was battling the snake, he woke up.
It's interesting that most of the other people "met"
the platypus in the woods. Platys have spurs on hind legs that contain the most toxic pioson on the planet. They are very secretive and rerely seen. So an animal that can share your most secret feelings can also hurt you vary badly; like a lover who knows you well. A powerful advocate with a soft side to comfort you. I think your dream goes like this. You are on a muddy embankment- life difficulties, holng your platy- inner self, touching things to improve them. So, letting your gentle self touch others' lives will benefit them as well as you. Possibly this means that you're meant to help others through thier obstacles in lifes journey. Your platy maybe your emtional gift to help others. I feel that an important aspect of anything in dreams is how it reacts to you. Your platy is at ease with you; a part of you too. This dream says you are to help others with your special incite, in whatever manifestation that takes. It may be prophetic: you will 'touch' the lives of many for the better. I read you family page. Looks to me like you have already achieved your dream mission: touching the lives of your children. Best of luck and blessing to you and you family. About me and mine: I'm a contractor engaged to be wed to my sweetheart in May. She's got three kids and (step)fatherhood was quite an adjustment but is fine now. I'm a contractor; Betsy's a lawyer. Am very interested in the spiritual aspect of life and have researched various disciplines. One thing I know: We are aided by our maker to help us through the tough times.
Good luck to you, |
We'd like to adopt!