Submitted by Rear-gunner t3_zvifh3 in history
Rear-gunner OP t1_j1pbc13 wrote
It appears it is a myth that medieval society saw cats linked to paganism and witchcraft.
not-now-silentsinger t1_j1prdrg wrote
That's not exactly what the article says, though- it tempers the idea that cats in the Middle Ages were only seen as evil, by giving examples where cats were also much loved as pets, but it doesn't claim that it is a myth altogether.
Rear-gunner OP t1_j1q22a7 wrote
It's a valid point. Unfortunately, I do not see the original study this article quotes
Sadoksad t1_j1pm3lo wrote
It actually was in some cultures. Black cats especially. And then you had other cultures where they worshipped. Depends really.
not-now-silentsinger t1_j1psj7s wrote
Here is another interesting article that explores the love/hate relationship with cats in the Middle Ages: https://www.worldhistory.org/article/1387/cats-in-the-middle-ages/ (Warning: contains graphic descriptions of people torturing cats)
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