In the Middle Ages, people believed that cats were responsible for the spread of the plague.
That was due to belief that cats were in league with witches, sorcerers, or even the devil.
Many people believed that the devil was responsible for all the horror brought by the brought
by the Black Death, and they began to destroy his faithful servants: cats.
2. Black cats are unlucky
Black cats have been the subject of myth and folklore for centuries. Their long history with people remained mostly positive until the hysteria surrounding witches began.
Cats were cared for by single women who were then accused of witchcraft. People believed that these cats were helping witches with their evil deeds. They also believed that black cats were witches in disguise.
To this day, the superstition surrounding black cats remains. But while in some countries they are considered unlucky, they are said to bring good fortune in other parts of the world.
In Japan, it is thought to be good luck if a black cat crosses your path
In much of Europe and the US, the presence of a black cat is considered to mean that bad luck is on its way
In Germany it depends which direction a black cat walks in front of you. Left to right means good times are ahead, but right to left is unlucky.
In Italy, some believe that if a black cat jumps on the bed next to a sick person, the person will soon die
If a black cat appears on your doorstep in Scotland, tradition suggests you could be coming into money
In China, some believe black cats are bringers of poverty
Sadly, unwanted and abandoned black cats are notoriously difficult to rehome thanks to superstition and myth. In reality, the only supernatural powers that black cats possess are ones of unconditional love and affection, just like any other cat.