Book Description
A collection of stories from Egypt, India, Japan, Scandinavia, Ireland and other places that portray cats as goddesses, guardians, tricksters, warriors, magicians, and more.
Author : Gerald Hausman
Publisher : Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 31,39 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
A collection of stories from Egypt, India, Japan, Scandinavia, Ireland and other places that portray cats as goddesses, guardians, tricksters, warriors, magicians, and more.
Author : M. Oldfield Howey
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 34,42 MB
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780486431147
The cat has symbolized a host of concepts: good and evil, light and darkness, religion and black magic. This intriguing book traces the history of these fascinating creatures — from vampire and clairvoyant cats to cats in heraldry, as sacrificial objects, and idols of secret sects. Includes 50 black-and-white illustrations.
Author : Elli Kohen
Publisher :
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 48,26 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Pets
ISBN :
This unique book is structured by country, from prehistoric to present times.
Author : Gerald Hausman
Publisher : Irie Books
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 17,55 MB
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9781617203701
A "cat-ivating" collection of over fifty tales that celebrate the spiritual, mythological and historical magic of our feline friends . . . read this book and you will learn why cats have always been associated with otherworldly powers. They come by it naturally and there is evidence that cats have been with us longer than have dogs. Read about the cat who worked as a maitre'd, the cat who traveled across Persia, the cat who inspired Hemingway and many more fascinating felines.
Author : Arianna Reynolds
Publisher : TFH Publications
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 12,19 MB
Release : 1998-04
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780793802401
Millions and millions of people - including even people who don't own cats - have been fascinated by the mysterious aura surrounding cats and their history. Whether it's being worshipped or persecuted, the cat makes an excellent subject to read about, and this excellent book reveals fascinating new material that will appeal to ailurophiles and ailurophobes alike.
Author : Arianna Reynolds
Publisher : Facts On File
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,57 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Cats
ISBN : 9780791048085
Provides a variety of photographs and information about cats, examining the origin of domestic species; looking at cat anatomy and senses; and discussing cat myths and fables, the persecution of cats during fifteenth-century witch hunts, famous felines and their owners, and cat depictions in art.
Author : Patricia Telesco
Publisher : Destiny Books
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 32,24 MB
Release : 1999-10-01
Category : Pets
ISBN : 9780892817740
• A fascinating, illustrated exploration of the integral roles cats have played in our myths, legends, and history. • By the highly acclaimed author of over 30 books on magic and folklore, including the bestselling Goddess in My Pocket. • Examines the mythological significance of cats in our legends and folklore, and provides an overview of cats and feline imagery in spiritual traditions around the world. • Presents the feline connection to magic, including amulets, charms, spells, and rituals. In German they are called ket, in French, chat, in Arabic, quttah--but with little concern for what name we've assigned them, cats have sauntered into almost every corner of human society and history. In ancient Egypt a cat-faced goddess was worshiped and immortalized in the art of Egyptian tombs. In Scandinavian lore, Freyja, a goddess of the night, rode in a cart drawn by cats. Cats appear in our folktales and in our literature, even in our everyday speech. In Cat Magic, Patricia Telesco takes us on a fascinating tour of the different roles cats have played in human experience, with over 150 illustrations documenting the appearance and importance of cats in our mythology, in the spiritual teachings and religious practices of our ancestors, and in totems, spells, and other rituals of magic. Cat Magic tells of cat ginii and of charms of protection. It explains astrology for determining your cat's personality, creating magical blessings, and using crystal and color therapy for the feline in the house. Mysterious and independent, cunning and fierce, gentle and affectionate, cats continue to win our hearts and imaginations, providing a link to our past and present, and to ourselves.
Author : Amy Shojai
Publisher : Furry Muse Publications
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 24,82 MB
Release : 2021-03-05
Category :
ISBN : 9781948366458
Filled with beautiful color photographs of these furry friends, this book reveals virtually everything needed to appreciate this mysterious, lovable companion.Chapter One, "Evolutionary Cat," traces the domestic feline back to the Paleocene Era, then introduces its big cat relatives. Sidebars highlight the fascinating evolutionary differences between big cats and small cats, which clearly explain why the smaller kitties became household favorites. Cats have been both revered and scorned throughout history. Egyptian law protected sacred cats, and the beauty of Egyptian women was measured by their resemblance to the cat. But the cat's spiritual heyday came to a halt in the Middle Ages, when the Christian church crushed the worship of cat-gods. Yet, in the seventeenth century, cat popularity rose again as the French aristocracy welcomed the cat back into polite society.Chapter Two, "Cultured Cat," is a survey of artistic homage paid to the cat. From Aesop's fables to Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, cats have been featured as analogy, metaphor, and hero. From the Egyptians to Leonardo da Vinci and beyond, the cat has been featured in paintings and other media. Notable cat lovers include Winston Churchill, President Lincoln, and President Roosevelt, whose cat, Slippers, often attended White House dinners. Enemies of the cat include Hitler, Alexander the Great, and Napoleon.Chapter Three, "Physical Cat," is a guide to understanding and caring for your cat. First, each of the cat's senses and physical attributes are described, to reveal how they see the world. Important cat care issues are discussed, such as whether you should get your cat "fixed" (definitely!) and what ailments your cat is likely to suffer from. Also provided are tips for proper training, advice on when to vaccinate, and information about choosing and caring for kittens.Cat Life closes with a "Gallery of Breeds," a parade of fascinating cat types with descriptions of their unique personalities and special characteristics. Overflowing with endearing photographs and enlightening, entertaining text, Cat Life is sure to capture the fancy of ailurophiles everywhere.
Author :
Publisher : NorthSouth Books
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 17,18 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 331410488X
In this collection, Katja Alves retells some traditional Swiss myths—exciting, funny, and sometimes gruesome tales from all four regions of the country. The exquisite illustrations were created by nineteen young artists who hail from Switzerland. Illustrations by: Anda, Carole Aufranc, Silvan Borer, Paloma Canonica, Anna Deér, Lucie Fiore, Gregor Forster, Lea Gross, Sara Guerra Rusconi, Mira Gysi, Rina Jost, Patricia Keller, Rahel Messerli, Jakob Näf, Camille Perrochet, Eliane Schädler, Pia Valär, Adam Vogt, and Anna Weber.
Author : Joan Moore
Publisher : Piatkus Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 13,98 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Cats
ISBN : 9780749920371
Cats have always held a special place in the human imagination, generating more myths, legends and superstitions than any other animal. Now those fascinating traditions have been gathered together from around the world by Britain's top cat expert Joan Moore.