How Many Of You Have Been Doomed To A Life Of Bad Luck?
You know the old superstition. We looked back at the middle ages, greek mythology, and more to get to the bottom of why black cats are often viewed negatively. Top 10 reasons to adopt a black cat.
In Celtic Mythology, The Cat Sìth Stole The So Uls Of The Recently Deceased.
Though false, this legend originates from the middle ages. Superstitions about black cats are common even today and are reinforced especially during halloween. In fact, they’re considered good luck in many cultures.
Normans And Germanic People Believed That, Like The Black Raven, A Black Cat Was A Sign That A Death Would Soon Occur.
A black cat is also associated with bad luck, and sadly, death. British and irish sailors considered adopting black cats, because they would bring good luck. Simply encountering a black cat may bring luck in love (11).
You Can Always Find Them In The Snow.
Although black cats can appear dangerous due to their color and cats’ quick and sneaky demeanor, they will not give you a lifetime of bad luck. The superstition associating black cats with bad luck is rooted in the european fear of darkness. Black cats are bad pets.
Are Black Cats In More Danger At Halloween?
There is an old wives tale that when a cat comes across a sleeping baby, that it will steal that baby’s breath. When black cats show up in rescue shelters, they’re far harder to place with adoptive families than cats with other coat colors. Black cats bring good luck!
