A feline journey: From little gods to “evil” cats
Cats initially were regarded as little household gods and goddesses, something to be revered and respected. Ancient Egypt had feline gods, while in Ancient Rome, cats were sacred to Diana and highly regarded for keeping pests at bay. But by the Middle Ages the idea…
Felix The Cat: The first cartoon And TV Star
Felix was not only the first animated cat, but also the first to be broadcast on TV. Animated cats became popular on the big screen with Felix the Cat, the back-and-white feline who to this day can be found on clocks and all sorts of…
Japan’s supernatural cats: watch out for the evil bakeneko
The land of Hello Kitty is home to a bevy of cats that can transform into human shape. Do you know about Japan’s supernatural cats? Everyone is aware of werewolves and vampire bats, but evil supernatural cats seem rare. Except in Japan. That island nation has two…
Iceland’s Yule Cat pounces on people who lack a new scarf
The legend of a cat who enforces the winter dress code has leapt beyond Iceland’s borders. A lot of people are now familiar with Krampus, a goat-like demon that comes around during the holiday season to punish bad children in Central Europe. But in Iceland, the Yule…
Black cats for great luck? Some people think so.
Black cats have an undeserved bad reputation and have the hardest time of any color of cat in getting adopted from shelters. Yet almost two dozen cat breeds come in an all-black variety, with the Bombay cat coming only in black, so it seems some…
Bastet, the Egyptian cat goddess in a dancing dress.
Cats are little gods and goddesses, and humans are lucky to be allowed to live with them — regardless of the fact that cats are quite remiss in making house payments. While others had already used lions as divine symbols, the Egyptians were the first…
