Long ago, the french peasants had a belief that if a black cat were to appear at a crossroads where five roads intersect, following this lucky black cat would lead them to treasure. Black cats are bad luck. Black cats bring good luck!
When You Love A Black Cat, Luck Is On Your Side.
British and irish sailors considered adopting black cats, because they would bring good luck. You can always find them in the snow. In fact, they’re considered good luck in many cultures.
You Know The Old Superstition.
Although black cats can appear dangerous due to their color and cats’ quick and sneaky demeanor, they will not give you a lifetime of bad luck. When black cats show up in rescue shelters, they’re far harder to place with adoptive families than cats with other coat colors. Any recent reports on this?) and the germans like to complicate it further by stating if a black cat crosses your path from left to right it’s good luck, but right to left is bad luck.
It Was Said A Black Cat Was Seen Entering A Supposed Witch’s House, And The Fear Of These Animals Grew From There.
We looked back at the middle ages, greek mythology, and more to get to the bottom of why black cats are often viewed negatively. Holding a black cat is very slimming. As early as the 13th century, the catholic church linked cats to satan.
This Is Largely Because Black Cats Tend To Look More Sly Than Their Colorful Counterparts.
Pirates also believed that cats coming towards them were good luck but away were bad…interesting logic, but we’re not buying it. Black cats are like onyx, a beautiful gem. Sailors’ superstitions regarding black cats.
