Most human beings have a tendency to idolise or worship certain characteristics. Dreams will often show the appropriateness or otherwise of such an action.
Putting someone or something on a pedestal suggests spiritual worship and idolatry; which can impede one’s spiritual journey if that worship is misplaced. [1]
A dream about being on a pedestal can represent either a feeling that someone else admires us or a desire to be admired. We also sometimes talk about “knocking someone off their pedestal.” [3]
2. Sense of importance, immortality.
3. To hold in high esteem, admiration. [5]