Society and Cats - The Feline-Human Relationship Through the Ages
Since ancient times, humans and cats have shared a special relationship. Thousands of years ago in Egypt, cats were worshipped as gods, and as the joke goes, cats have never forgotten. Enjoy the myths, legends, and truths about cats in different societies.
The Cat
Domestication of the cat did not occur overnight. The domestication of the cat evolved over a period of 500 years. We know this from discovered drawings on stone, called ostraca, that depict the cat involved in daily life in ancient Egypt, whether lying around the house or accompanying men on hunts.
Domestication of the cat did not occur overnight. The domestication of the cat evolved over a period of 500 years. We know this from discovered drawings on stone, called ostraca, that depict the cat involved in daily life in ancient Egypt, whether lying around the house or accompanying men on hunts.
"Cats in the Sun," by Hans Silvester
With his stunning photography, Silvester created a "Cat Paradise" which he admits exists only within the pages of this book.
With his stunning photography, Silvester created a "Cat Paradise" which he admits exists only within the pages of this book.
"Cats of Cairo," by Lorraine Chittock
The street cats of Cairo are revered, much as ancient cats were in Egypt. Their stunning beauty, as well as their interaction with Cairo's residents, are magically captured within these page.
The street cats of Cairo are revered, much as ancient cats were in Egypt. Their stunning beauty, as well as their interaction with Cairo's residents, are magically captured within these page.
Cats Quote of the Day
Start your day with a new cats quotation, served sunny side up, a new one every day.
Start your day with a new cats quotation, served sunny side up, a new one every day.
Cats in Art
Several pages of cats in art throughout history, from Lir d/Ivory cattery.
Several pages of cats in art throughout history, from Lir d/Ivory cattery.
Cats in Europe
Historical information on how Europeans welcomed cats, cast them out, then welcomed them again.
Historical information on how Europeans welcomed cats, cast them out, then welcomed them again.
Famous Artist's Cats
How would Matisse or Gaugin paint his cat? These delightful prints demonstrate a number of fictional Masters' cats. You can also purchase the prints online.
How would Matisse or Gaugin paint his cat? These delightful prints demonstrate a number of fictional Masters' cats. You can also purchase the prints online.
Folklore and Superstition
Glenda Moore has compiled a tidy little list of folklore for your enjoyment.
Glenda Moore has compiled a tidy little list of folklore for your enjoyment.