Islamic Interpretation
In a dream, a turtle represents a woman who likes to adorn herself and to make herself noticeable to please men. A turtle in a dream is also interpreted as a man of knowledge, or a chief justice, because she is the most knowledgeable and God fearing amongst the sea creatures. In a dream, a turtle therefore could represent a devout worshipper who reads the scrolls of God's prophet Abraham, upon whom be peace, or any of the holy scriptures. Seeing a pet turtle in a house or a town in a dream means that the people of knowledge in that locality are well respected. Seeing a turtle living in a dump, then it represents a knowledgeable person living in the midst of ignorant people who care little about learning anything from him. Eating a turtle in a dream means profits, benefits, or money. If one sees a turtle inside his house, or if he owns one in a dream, it means that he will benefit from the company of a learned person who is acquainted with ancient manuscripts, or in interpreting ancient scrolls. If one sees a turtle lying on its back in a dream, it means that there is a man of knowledge in that town whom people do not recognize. If one sees a well-kept and fed turtle sitting on a brocade in a dream, it means that the people of that town honour their scholars. However, a turtle in a dream can also be interpreted as deception, trickery, spying, hiding, evil, and the acquisition of weapons.