Ancient Egyptian Cat Symbolism. Many are familiar with the Egyptians holding cats in high regard, believing them to be magical and possessing the ability to bless homes with good luck; cats were ...

The origins of black cat superstitions can be traced back to various historical, cultural, and religious beliefs. In the document’s colorful (and disgusting) descriptions of these heretical practices, ...

The cat is a political symbol — again. Again, because more than 100 years ago, two women campaigning cross-country for women's suffrage adopted a cat, making the feline a sign of their movement ...

Yet, I — as I'm sure many others — can't help but wonder why black cats in particular are a Halloween symbol. Obviously, they exist all year round and don’t exactly disappear when Oct. 31 is ...

The cat is a political symbol — again. Again, because more than 100 years ago, two women campaigning cross-country for women's suffrage adopted a cat, making the feline a sign of their movement.

The pope disliked other animals, too. He disliked frogs and toads, but they never caught on as Halloween symbols. And the idea that cats were evil, particularly black cats, had staying power. Most ...