About this episode

This episode explores the lore and cultural significance of cats throughout history.

SOURCES: https://www.yourtango.com/self/what-cats-color-reveals-spiritual-gifts https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maneki-neko https://wisdom.thealchemistskitchen.com/cats-and-witches-a-magical-history https://historycollection.com/thou-shalt-not-suffer-a-cat-to-live-why-pope-gregory-ixs-vox-in-rama-implicated-cats-in-devil-worship https://www.msj.edu/news/2024/02/the-power-of-black-cats.html

People in this episode

Hosts: Lisa, Celeste

Topics covered

• cats
• spirituality
• history
• superstitions
• cultural beliefs

Keywords

• cats
• spiritual gifts
• Maneki-neko
• witches
• devil worship
• black cats
• cultural beliefs

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: YourTango, Wikipedia, The Alchemist's Kitchen, History Collection, Mount St. Joseph University

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