Cats today are beloved pets, internet icons, practically family members- but it hasn’t always been this way. For centuries, some saw them not with affection, but with suspicion. They were once viewed as conspirators, criminals, and vessels of evil- accused of serving witches, burned in town squares, and even executed for treason. Why were they so feared and despised?

Cats today are beloved pets, internet icons, practically family members- but it hasn’t always been this way.For centuries, some saw them not with affection, but with suspicion. They were once viewed as conspirators, criminals, and vessels of evil- accused of serving witches, burned in town squares, and even executed for treason.Why were they so feared and despised?

Cats today are beloved pets, internet icons, practically family members- but it hasn’t always been this way. For centuries, some saw them not with affection, but with suspicion. They were once viewed as conspirators, criminals, and vessels of evil- accused of serving witches, burned in town squares, and even executed for treason. Why were they so feared and despised?

They Hanged a Cat for Treason

You know the popular myths. But what about the ones that were almost forgotten? Keeper of the Lost Lore is a sanctuary for the stories that whisper from the edges of history. I’m your host, Rivers, and my mission is to share tales often absent from the popular canon of folklore and mythology. Each episode, we explore lesser-known pantheons, spirits, monsters, and traditions that have slipped through the cracks of recorded history. If you’ve ever felt that the most fascinating tales are the ones just off the beaten path—welcome. Let’s preserve the past and keep the lore alive.

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You know the popular myths. But what about the ones that were almost forgotten? Keeper of the Lost Lore is a sanctuary for the stories that whisper from the edges of history. I’m your host, Rivers, and my mission is to share tales often absent from the popular canon of folklore and mythology. Each episode, we explore lesser-known pantheons, spirits, monsters, and traditions that have slipped through the cracks of recorded history. If you’ve ever felt that the most fascinating tales are the ones just off the beaten path—welcome. Let’s preserve the past and keep the lore alive.

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