Folklore

If it hadn’t been for the common house cat, the human populations in European countries might have been completely wiped out hundreds of years ago by the Black Plague, also known as the Black Death. It raged across the continent sporadically for four hundred years, leaving widespread devastation and death in its path. It is [...]

As a cat fancier, you love your pet, but did you know that cats have been worshiped throughout many parts of the world? In fact, in some countries, cats still hold an important position in society, venerated in ancient texts and teachings. Even the Babylonian Talmud speaks of the admirable traits ascribed to cats and [...]

Most of us are probably familiar with at least a few old sayings and beliefs concerning cats. Some cat tales ascribe the felines with evil powers and omens of bad luck, while others view the animals as the bearers of good fortune. These beliefs have roots from all over the world, from ancient times to [...]

If it hadn’t been for the common house cat, the human populations in European countries might have been completely wiped out hundreds of years ago by the Black Plague, also known as the Black Death. It raged across the continent sporadically for four hundred years, leaving widespread devastation and death in its path. It is [...]

As a cat fancier, you love your pet, but did you know that cats have been worshiped throughout many parts of the world? In fact, in some countries, cats still hold an important position in society, venerated in ancient texts and teachings. Even the Babylonian Talmud speaks of the admirable traits ascribed to cats and [...]

Most of us are probably familiar with at least a few old sayings and beliefs concerning cats. Some cat tales ascribe the felines with evil powers and omens of bad luck, while others view the animals as the bearers of good fortune. These beliefs have roots from all over the world, from ancient times to [...]