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Superstitions Associated with Cats
There must be more superstitions associated with cats than any other animal. Here are just a few examples:
A cat
crossing the street is a sign of bad luck.
A black cat
crossing your path brings good luck.
Miners
refuse to mention the word "cat" when down the mine.
A cat is
good luck backstage at the theatre, but bad luck on-stage.
Cats
suffocate babies sleeping in their prams.
If a cat
sneezes three times in your home, everyone will develop colds.
A stye on
your eye is cured by stroking it with the tail of a black cat.
When a cat
washes its face it is going to rain.
When a cat
licks its tail a storm is coming.
A ship's cat
meowing on board is a sign of a difficult voyage.
If a cat
sits with its back to the fire there will be a frost.
Having the
family cat at your wedding brings good luck.
Kittens born
in May will never be good mousers.
Cats can see
ghosts.
A cat has
nine lives.
Witches
change themselves into cats.