Download or read book Cats of Myth written by Gerald Hausman and published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of stories from Egypt, India, Japan, Scandinavia, Ireland and other places that portray cats as goddesses, guardians, tricksters, warriors, magicians, and more.
Download or read book The Mythology of Cats written by Gerald Hausman and published by . This book was released on 2011-11-02 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Cat in Magic Mythology and Religion written by M. Oldfield Howey and published by Crescent. This book was released on 1989 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Cat in Magic and Myth written by M. Oldfield Howey and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book World History and Myths of Cats written by Elli Kohen and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique book is structured by country, from prehistoric to present times.
Download or read book The Revenge of the Black Cat written by and published by NorthSouth Books. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Mysterious Magickal Cat written by D.J. Conway and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2018-10-08 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If a black cat crosses your path, you will have good luck.—England If a black cat crosses your path, you will have bad luck.—America The Magick of Claw and Whisker Very few animals have evoked such extremes in emotions—from admiration to fear—as the feline family. Cats are mysterious, mystical creatures who can do anything from predicting earthquakes and volcanic eruptions to reacting to haunted buildings and following the movement of things you can't see. We are fascinated by cats and their behavior, their regal bearing, and their intelligence, yet we are unnerved by their inscrutable stare and savage natural instincts. In The Mysterious, Magickal Cat you will discover: The origins of cats, big and small Little-known details about cat anatomy and behavior How to read a cat's verbal and non-verbal communication The cat in ancient history and superstition Feline deities from around the world Sacred breeds and temple lore Felines in folklore, literature, and art Cat spells for healing animals or humans, finding a true love, attracting prosperity, seeking protection, building courage, and more Gain a complete look at this beguiling creature: from what it means when a cat flicks its tail to how you can use discarded whiskers for magickal spells. Explore the lore of cats big and small, and discover how other cultures have honored cats throughout the ages.
Download or read book Cat Magic written by Patricia Telesco and published by Destiny Books. This book was released on 1999-10-01 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • 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.
Download or read book Cats of Magic Mythology and Mystery written by Karl P. N. Shuker and published by Cfz. This book was released on 2012-11-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gathered together for the very first time between the covers of a single volume, be prepared to be thoroughly amazed and totally captivated by a spellbinding array of truly extraordinary, exceptional cats of every imaginable - and unimaginable - variety. Surveying an eclectic spectrum of feline anomalies existing both within and far beyond the perimeters of cryptozoology, here are homing cats and demon cats, king cheetahs and woolly cheetahs, ligers and leopons, winged cats and horned cats, belligerent nundas and evanescent marozis, the mythology of the tailless Manx cat and the origins of Lewis Carroll's Cheshire Cat, latter-day sabre-tooths and feline deities from around the world, dream cats, snow cats, and psychic cats, displaced panthers and out-of-place pumas, Janus cats of the double visage and the lost constellation of Felis, marsupial lions and Queensland tigers, green kittens and Runcible Cats, albinistic leopards and melanistic tigers, servalines, cheetalines, aquatic yaquarus, even a cat-headed serpent or two - and much, much else besides.
Download or read book Your Magickal Cat written by Gerina Dunwich and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2018-11-27 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purr-fect reference on the mystery and mysticism of cats through the ages—from demons to deities, harbingers of bad luck to charmed companions. Enter into the mystical world of cats through this unique and comprehensive resource. In Your Magickal Cat, you’ll learn how cats and paganism have been linked together throughout history, and how the cat has acquired the roles of witch’s familiar, deity, omen, healer, shamanic totem, and dream symbol. Also covered are: astrology for cats and their humans, feline divination, hands-on spells, New Age healing techniques, a list of enchanting names for your familiar, dozens of cat-oriented proverbs, sources and resources, and much more. Cat lovers are sure to be charmed by the legends, lore, poetry, and illustrations within this loving, extensively researched book. “The research on the historical end was good . . . Get it if you need a quick reference to feline lore.”—Pagan Book Reviews
Download or read book Guardian Cats and the Lost Books of Alexandria written by Rahma Krambo and published by Rahma Krambo. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the wrong hands, some books can be dangerous-and some libraries can be positively deadly. Marco, a young tabby, has been perfectly happy as a small town library cat and newly appointed Guardian of an ancient mystical book. However, when otherworldly creatures begin roaming the stacks after hours, and his mentor, the elder Guardian, is killed, Marco's innocent world is shattered. The young tabby cat is on his own, ill-prepared for the daunting task of safekeeping the magical book of power-and the very heart and soul of the library. Time and space are no barriers for Marco's shape shifting friends and enemies as he learns that the library is the most dangerous place worth saving. Guardian Cats is the classic hero's journey with cats as the guardians of an ancient mystical book of power.
Download or read book Kaibyo the Supernatural Cats of Japan written by Zack Davisson and published by Mercuria Press. This book was released on 2021-09-07 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Woodblock prints, essays, and translations scratch to light the secret lives of Japan's mythological felines.
Download or read book The Myth Magic of Cats written by Arianna Reynolds and published by Facts On File. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Metaphysical Cat written by Gerald Hausman and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents a collection of anecdotes, folklore, and myths surrounding cats and their metaphysical side.
Download or read book Cats Most Wanted written by Alexandra Powe Allred and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-05-14 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cat is out of the bag. Alexandra Powe Allred has written another fun- and fact-filled book in Potomac's Most WantedOao series, CatsOCO Most WantedOao: The Top 10 Book of Mysterious Mousers, Talented Tabbies, and Feline Oddities. Allred provides fascinating details about the history of the cat, from Greek mythology and medieval superstitions to the modern-day family pet. She also offers loads of trivia about this regal creature from which millions strive to gain affection.Curious about which breed is right for you? Allred has the facts, with lists of the best and worst breeds for kids, most dog-like cats, most unusual breeds, most popular names, and more. CatsOCO Most WantedOao also has tips on how to keep your cat healthy and to correct behavior problems. Believing that cats cannot be trained is the catOCOs joke on us! Allred also gives full details on Hollywood cats, such as Morris the Cat and Morris II, who had an unbelievable ability to stay where he had been put; big cats like the cheetah, the only member of the cat family that is unable to retract its claws, which might play an important role in the animalOCOs speed; and about remarkable rescue stories such as Precious, WestministerOCOs 2001 OC Cat of the Year, OCO who was discovered on a New York City roof after September 11, suffering from dehydration, burns, eye injuries from flying glass, and smoke inhalation."
Download or read book Cats written by Publications International Ltd. and published by . This book was released on 2019-12 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A perfect gift for the cat lover in your life! Dive into the world of cats, from folklore to wild cats to domestic breeds. Beautiful, vibrant photography captures the wonder of cats. Learn about cats in mythology and folklore around the world. Profiles of more than 15 wild cat species, including ocelots, servals, caracals, and fishing cats. Information highlights 35 domestic cat breeds, including Norwegian forest cats, Abyssinians, and Bengals. Hardcover, 144 pages
Download or read book Myth and Magic of Cats written by Arianna Reynolds and published by TFH Publications. This book was released on 1998-04 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
