Myths of the Black Cat

Over the ages, so many myths have been created surrounding black cats. In honor of Halloween, we’d like to share some of the more interesting myths people have believed and still do believe about black cats.

Ancient Myths

1. Ancient Druids believed black cats were humans, reincarnated as cats as punishment for evil deeds they’d committed.

2. In ancient Egypt, black cats were often buried with Pharaohs lucky enough to own one.

3. In Germany during the middle ages, if a black cat jumped on the bed of an ill person, that person was fated to death.

4. In the middle ages, some people believed black cats were demons in disguise.

5. In the 17th century, it was thought that if a woman owned a black cat, she must be a witch. The cat was considered her familiar.

6. Some believed that black cats aided witches in performing black magic.

7. Some people thought black cats were witches in disguise that could fly on brooms.

8. In 18th and 19th century England, the wives of fishermen kept black cats because they believed this helped to keep their husbands safe at sea.

Current Myths

1. In Asia, England, Scotland and Australia, a black cat crossing your path is good luck.

2. Seeing a black cat in your dreams is considered a good omen.

3. In North America, a black cat crossing your path brings bad luck while a white cat doing the same brings good luck.

4. Finding a white hair on a black cat brings good luck, but if you pluck it your luck will turn bad.

5. If a black cat walks towards you it brings good luck, but if it walks away it takes the good luck with it.

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