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De-Stigmatizing the Halloween Cat: From Egyptian Gods to Witchy Myths
Have you ever wondered why black cats are linked to Halloween, or where their mysterious superstitions come from? In this episode, Lina and Alissa dive into the folklore of black cats, exploring their connections to the Salem Witch Trials and the Black Plague. They also uncover how the Black Plague and rat infestations influenced modern portrayals of disease, like the tuberculosis pandemic in House of the Dragon season 2. By the end, you’ll see why Ancient Egyptians revered these majestic animals—and you might even be inspired to adopt one of your own!
Episode chapters:
Trivia questions:
Q1: Which Halloween movie has black cats as companions to witches?
Q2: During which historical event were cats, including black ones, killed, worsening the spread of disease?
Q3: Which Egyptian goddess is associated with protection, fertility, and motherhood, and was often depicted as a cat or a woman with the head of a lioness or domestic cat?
Q4: How many vocal sounds can a cat make?
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Sources:
https://www.litter-robot.com/blog/how-did-black-cats-become-halloween-symbols/#:~:text=Witch%20trials%20and%20familiars,and%20idol%20of%20all%20witches.%E2%80%9D
https://basepaws.com/cat-insider/black-cat-personality-myths-traits-and-bonds?srsltid=AfmBOopcZV2Eu2y4ZIAM7xyMHmJOZ4FmBY7Rt55iI5qAeQlw98C4uYVh
https://theaggie.org/2016/01/20/uc-davis-study-finds-calico-tortoiseshell-cats-to-be-most-aggressive/
https://www.sophisticat.com.au/2020/02/11/more-than-meow-cats-can-make-over-90-different-sounds/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20most%20surprising,in%20the%20presence%20of%20humans.
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/43/the-battle-of-pelusium-a-victory-decided-by-cats/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-nature-deception/202210/the-truth-about-black-cat-bias#:~:text=Black%20Cat%20Bias%20Study&text=One%20was%20that%20people%20who,%2C%20including%20cats%2C%20as%20sinister.
https://www.foundanimals.org/why-black-cats-make-exceptional-pets/
https://www.thesprucepets.com/cat-color-and-personality-553905
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By Lina OsofskyHave you ever wondered why black cats are linked to Halloween, or where their mysterious superstitions come from? In this episode, Lina and Alissa dive into the folklore of black cats, exploring their connections to the Salem Witch Trials and the Black Plague. They also uncover how the Black Plague and rat infestations influenced modern portrayals of disease, like the tuberculosis pandemic in House of the Dragon season 2. By the end, you’ll see why Ancient Egyptians revered these majestic animals—and you might even be inspired to adopt one of your own!
Episode chapters:
Trivia questions:
Q1: Which Halloween movie has black cats as companions to witches?
Q2: During which historical event were cats, including black ones, killed, worsening the spread of disease?
Q3: Which Egyptian goddess is associated with protection, fertility, and motherhood, and was often depicted as a cat or a woman with the head of a lioness or domestic cat?
Q4: How many vocal sounds can a cat make?
***
If you enjoyed this episode please submit a positive rating on Spotify and share the episode with a friend! Your support will help us grow our podcast and enable us to continue doing what we love: learning more trivia and sharing with our L.I.T. community!
Have a future episode topic request? Fill out the form here!
Let’s connect!
Follow us on Instagram: @LearnedInTriviaPodcast
Join our Facebook group: Learned In Trivia Podcast Community
Sources:
https://www.litter-robot.com/blog/how-did-black-cats-become-halloween-symbols/#:~:text=Witch%20trials%20and%20familiars,and%20idol%20of%20all%20witches.%E2%80%9D
https://basepaws.com/cat-insider/black-cat-personality-myths-traits-and-bonds?srsltid=AfmBOopcZV2Eu2y4ZIAM7xyMHmJOZ4FmBY7Rt55iI5qAeQlw98C4uYVh
https://theaggie.org/2016/01/20/uc-davis-study-finds-calico-tortoiseshell-cats-to-be-most-aggressive/
https://www.sophisticat.com.au/2020/02/11/more-than-meow-cats-can-make-over-90-different-sounds/#:~:text=One%20of%20the%20most%20surprising,in%20the%20presence%20of%20humans.
https://www.worldhistory.org/article/43/the-battle-of-pelusium-a-victory-decided-by-cats/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-nature-deception/202210/the-truth-about-black-cat-bias#:~:text=Black%20Cat%20Bias%20Study&text=One%20was%20that%20people%20who,%2C%20including%20cats%2C%20as%20sinister.
https://www.foundanimals.org/why-black-cats-make-exceptional-pets/
https://www.thesprucepets.com/cat-color-and-personality-553905