• For a story inspired by black cats as GOOD Luck check out The New Ship’s Cat
• Don’t miss Marginal Cats  
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• Black Cat Superstition: Good and Bad Luck Beliefs
• Here Are The Probable Origins Behind The Black Cat Superstition
• The World History of Black Cats Bringing GOOD LUCK!
• A History of Nonsense Black Cat Superstitions
• 25 Facts About Black Cats That Are Absolutely Purrfect

To celebrate Black Cat Day, I’ve got a delicious smattering of articles featuring back cats! 

For a story inspired by black cats as GOOD Luck check out The New Ship’s Cat

Don’t miss Marginal Cats  

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Black Cat Superstition: Good and Bad Luck Beliefs

Today, it is difficult to imagine that black cats were once dreaded and persecuted. After all, some of our favorite characters have been black cats, such as Felix the Cat, Snowball II of The Simpsons, and Sylvester the tuxedo kitty. However, the world sentiment about black cats has been mixed. Black cat superstition has been a real phenomenon throughout history, and this has led to many misguided notions about them, especially in Medieval Europe. Fortunately for the black cat, there have also been good black cat superstitions where people admired and even worshiped the feline.

Here Are The Probable Origins Behind The Black Cat Superstition

Although it was more of a good omen than a bad one, the Egyptians held black cats to a high degree of respect and admiration. In fact, the injuring or killing of a cat in Egypt at the time was considered a capital crime. But it was really during the middle-ages in Europe that black cats starting gaining a bad reputation. 

The World History of Black Cats Bringing GOOD LUCK!

We’ve all heard the negative superstitions surrounding black cats widely believed in some countries. But this wasn’t always the case and in many areas, black cats are considered extremely LUCKY!

A History of Nonsense Black Cat Superstitions

Similarly, sailors were known to keep black cats in their ships for good luck (and to catch the many mice that roamed the food pantry) and their wives kept black cats at home for an extra dose of good luck for their men at sea.

25 Facts About Black Cats That Are Absolutely Purrfect

When you see a black cat, what do you think of? Halloween and witches? Your impending doom and bad luck? Your newfound chances at landing a boyfriend? When it comes to black cats, there is no shortage of myths and superstitions. Well, if your curious about these inky felines and the truth behind them, you’ve come to the right place! Here are 25 Facts About Black Cats That Are Absolutely Purrfect!