Source: The Great Interpretation of Dreams (Ibn Sirin)
(By analogy with sea creatures and number) An octopus, with its many arms, may indicate a man of cunning and guile, involved in many matters or having many followers and aides. It may indicate tangled and complex issues.
Source: Perfuming Humanity in the Expression of Dreams (Al-Nabulsi)
(By analogy) It may indicate a strong, difficult man whom people cling to for their needs, or an enemy with widespread harm.
Source: Signs in the Science of Expressions (Ibn Shaheen)
(By analogy) It is interpreted as a man with many