Chapter II: The Oneiric Cosmos
Chapter II introduces the Oneiric Cosmos, a shared dream universe accessible to all living beings. This concept expands dreams beyond individual experiences, positing a second fundamental reality shaped by the consciousness of life and the cosmos itself.
The chapter explores:
Nature and Structure: Drawing parallels to astral planes and mythological otherworlds, the Oneiric Cosmos has its own logic, influenced by dream mechanisms and unifying philosophies like Panpsychism and Anima Mundi.
Access and Inhabitants: Sleep is the universal portal, with diverse inhabitants ranging from dreaming humans and animals to cosmic entities and archetypes.
Internal Laws: Time, space, and physics are malleable, driven by emotions and symbolism, creating a dynamic and interconnected psychic ecosystem.
The chapter sets the stage for narratives where the boundaries between individual and collective, sentient and inanimate, blur within this vast and ever-shifting dream realm.