i wondered where this came from.
2007-12-03 08:35:45 · 19 answers · asked by christine b 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
Historically, black cats were symbolically associated with witchcraft and evil. In Hebrew and Babylonian folklore, cats are compared to serpents, coiled on a hearth. Black cats (and sometimes, other animals of the same colour, or even white cats) were sometimes suspected of being the familiars of witches.
2007-12-03 12:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
For many years people have associated black cats with witchcraft, and since witchcraft is considered to be evil by the majority of the population it's kind of like saying evil has crossed your path. Since having evil cross your path has never really been considered pleasent, most people were lead to believe it was bad luck. Personally, I think it's bogus. I own an amazingly beautiful black cat and I've never had any bad luck to speak of.
2007-12-03 18:04:41 · answer #2 · answered by Rah-Lee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the only time it is unlucky for a black cat to pass your path is if you are a mouse.
dont rely on animals to make your luck.
2007-12-04 12:18:06 · answer #3 · answered by Caroline O 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in the UK it considered lucky if a black cat crosses your path. Oh, and it is not a pagan ritual.
2007-12-03 16:42:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its from a belief that witches transforms to a cat. And when a person came across or a cat crosses the person's path that witches will curse that person. Sorry, not much help.
2007-12-03 16:47:07 · answer #5 · answered by singkit 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My black cat is also unlucky, she's now got 3 legs after next doors dog got her!
2007-12-03 16:39:38 · answer #6 · answered by Phantom66 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
in the day of this myth, black cats were considered evil & if any thing evil crossed your path you usually died not to soon after!
2007-12-03 16:43:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Superstitions originate due to lack of education and information.
I guess I'm doomed to an eternity of bad luck since I own one?
2007-12-03 16:57:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's meant to be lucky - not unlucky. But sorry, I don't know where it came from.
2007-12-03 16:43:46 · answer #9 · answered by Eeyore 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
black cats belong to evil witches so when one crosses your path it is like saying an evil witch has crossed you.......spooky!
2007-12-03 17:03:20 · answer #10 · answered by lineman108 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋