核心概念
Black cats have been associated with bad luck due to historical connections to witchcraft and the devil, but not all cultures view them negatively.
摘要
Among superstitions, black cats are linked to bad luck and Halloween symbols. Originating from ancient civilizations like Egypt, they were later connected to witches in medieval Europe. The fear surrounding black cats spread across the Atlantic with Puritan colonists. Despite their negative connotations, some cultures believe black cats bring good luck.
統計資料
"In it, black cats were declared an incarnation of Satan," says Layla Morgan Wilde.
"The decree marked the beginning of the inquisition and church-sanctioned heretic and/or witch hunts," according to Layla Morgan Wilde.
"Cats, like the women accused of witchcraft, tend to exhibit a healthy disrespect of authority," notes Cerridwen Fallingstar.
"With the reduced number of cats to control the rodent population, the disease spread rapidly," explains Daniel Compora.
"Therefore, a black cat crossing your path might very well be on a mission from a witch," says Phoebe Millerwhite.
"Many fearful peasants of the day might have hurried to the nearest church and paid for a priest to bless them and rid them of any curse that might have been laid by the cat," according to Fallingstar.
"Their resemblance to the cat-goddess Bastet led them to be honored in ancient Egypt," explains Daniel Compora.
引述
"In it, black cats were declared an incarnation of Satan." - Layla Morgan Wilde
"With the reduced number of cats to control the rodent population, the disease spread rapidly." - Daniel Compora
"Therefore, a black cat crossing your path might very well be on a mission from a witch." - Phoebe Millerwhite