Kazamias was a popular column on the back page of most Greek newspapers, even intellectual and

radical journals, until the mid-90s. In this regard, Kazamias provided simplistic interpretations of dreams.
A modern Pythia: conformists might say. Fortunately, the diffusion and dominance of psychotherapy
and other psychological tools have changed the mindset of most Greeks regarding these superstitious
notions.

In the wake of Freud fundamental theory, researchers discovered that dreams are the expression of the
subconscious. Despite Freud's theory, which supports that dreams are solely the expression of our
hidden desires, modern scientists bolster that sleep gives us the opportunity to elaborate on our
personal and perhaps sensitive affairs. A Canadian research study demonstrated a list of the most
common dreams. According to their research personals stressful situations, expectations and fears were
the most common replies. A very interesting recording was the hypothetical scenarios played during our
sleep and their outcomes of events that occurred in people’s real life.

In this regard, my personal experience is aligned with the latter theories. When I was in primary school, I
had to learn by heart some grammar rules. A tiresome task for a free spirit like me! I tried very hard to
retain those grammar rules, and in spite that I knew their application, I couldn’t memorize them! So, I
went to sleep very disappointedly, since I was not properly prepared for school. Out of the blue, in my
sleep, I started to picture the text and read it. The next morning, I knew the text by heart.

All in all, this funny story is indicative of the scientists’ theories. Besides that, I consider myself a rational
person, I must admit that Kazamias used to be one of my favourite columns, as well as Astro, to while
away. Superstitions will always be an integral part of Greek and European culture.