Little Giant Encyclopedia

by Klaus Vollmar
The cheek that receives the kiss of friendship as well as the slap in the face. In classical Greek dream interpretation, red, round cheeks meant a full cash register, while pale, white cheeks meant an empty one.

Folklore: A good omen.

The Curious Dreamer’s Dream Dictionary

by Nancy Wagaman
Bravado or nerve.

Rejection.

Neutrality or non-reactivity (as in “turning the other cheek”).

Beauty (as in “rosy-cheeked”).

Purity.

See Face