With Halloween approaching this weekend, it's time to talk about the holidays and the legend of the black cat.
Black cats have always had a mysterious color, and in ancient Egypt, black cats were revered by people. But medieval Europeans believed that the black cat was a symbol of the devil. For three thousand years, the early Egyptians worshipped cats, they were depicted as gods, images of black cats can be seen in their art and sculptures, they were considered protectors of the pharaohs, and were even mummified and buried in the cat's graveyard!
Centuries later, across the Mediterranean, you'll find a very different scene. Europeans distrusted them very much, believing them to be tools of the devil. As the city's cat herds proliferate, the eyes of these dark creatures sparkle at night, and black cats become a source of fear and superstition.
There was a saying about black cats in that period: if a black cat suddenly came out while walking without harming you, then you were under the protection of the devil himself, but this was not a good thing! To reverse your doom, you need to turn around and then step back to where you met and count to 13!
These legends about black cats are actually not scientifically based, but let's fast-forward to the current era, it seems that there is some misunderstanding of cats.
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > we all believe that cats always land on all fours</h1>
This is the case most of the time, but not always. Cats have what's called the "flip reflex" as well as incredible flexibility and agility, so they are usually able to land safely on all fours. However, they are not always so lucky, and falling from windows and balconies can cause serious injuries and even death.
<h1 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > the cat grunts to indicate that it is happy and satisfied</h1>
But most of the time this is not the case, and the purring sound is a calming sound that comforts our cat owner as well as the cat itself; but a cat that feels pain or discomfort may also purr to soothe itself.
< h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > cat can see clearly in complete darkness</h1>
But that's not really true. Cats can see in very dim light because their eyes emit more light than human eyes, their irises open wider than ours, and they amplify light pulses more than our eyes. Cats have a highly developed reflection area at the back of their eyes that makes their eyes glow with "evil light"!
<h1 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > cat has nine lives</h1>
If that's true, scientists will work around the clock to learn their secrets! The interesting thing about this myth is that its origins are unknown, ranging from the pyramids of Egypt, early European proverbs, and Shakespeare's plays.
All these legends and misconceptions about cats tell the story of the role cats have played in the course of human history. They have had a profound impact on our lives and cultures since ancient times.