Curious Cats and Fantastical Felines: Cats in folklore, myth and legend

Explore the long and complex history of human-feline relations in this comprehensive study of cats in folklore, myth, and legend. Historian Willow Winsham traces the global journey of these enigmatic creatures across thousands of years, examining how they have transitioned between objects of adoration and targets of superstitious fear. The text covers ancient Egyptian deity worship, Japanese yōkai demon lore, the tragic association of felines with European witchcraft and plagues, and the roots of modern internet cat culture. This detailed work offers an analytical look at the cultural forces that have shaped the shifting reputation of domestic and wild felines throughout human civilization.