Incredible Black Cats Aren't Bad Luck References
Incredible Black Cats Aren't Bad Luck References
Black Cats Are Just Cats That Are Black.
A twist on the bad luck brought by a black cat crossing your path claims that being crossed by a black feline. They sleep nowhere near a pentagram, just in a bed of their own or together in one of ours. In some legends, black cats are actually good luck, as is the case in great britain (though not yorkshire!).
—The French Have Long Since Believed That Black Cats Literally Pave The Way To Wealth.
In scotland and ireland it’s seen as lucky for a strange black cat to arrive at your doorstep. However, black cats aren’t considered evil or unlucky in all parts of the world. Back in the middle ages some old pope decided that cats, especially black ones, were in league with the devil.
In The Usa They’re Considered Bad Luck By Idiots Who Believe In Medieval Superstition To The Extent That Some Apparently Actually Harm Animals Because Of It.
Lucky maneki neko or “beckoning cat” statues are sometimes black. Our black cats love to eat cat food, such as fancy feast and friskies — no human souls or evil concoctions. Of course, anyone who has ever known a black cat (or has any common sense) knows the myth isn’t true.
Fishermen’s Wives Sometimes Kept Black Cats To Ensure Their Husbands Returned.
Additionally, some sailors believe that black cats are extra lucky to have onboard a ship (6, 11). Long ago, the french peasants had a belief that if a black cat were to appear at a crossroads where five roads intersect, following this lucky black cat would lead them to treasure. They’re just like any other cat breed.
Gregory's Decree Spurred A Violent Purging Of Cats, And Black Cats Suffered The Brunt.
It is believed to be a sign of good luck and future prosperity if a black cat enters your house, if a dark and mysterious black cat meets you at your front door, or if you stroke a black cat three times. It's not all bad luck. As early as the 13th century, the catholic church linked cats to satan.