Cats have a rich history throughout humankind and folklore is rife with examples of cat cunning and compassion. In this gorgeously illustrated compendium, the ancient practice of cat-worship meets the mind/body/spirit category to uncover 50 of the most common and not-so-common cat gods, goddesses, deities, and demons from four geographical families around the world, and how to incorporate their divine feline energy into one’s daily life. It’s an exploration of the way humans have observed, interacted with, learned from, and revered another species who share the Earth with us. Ancient folklore is rife with examples of animal cunning and compassion, and many humans invoked other species as spiritual guides or flat out worshipped them as gods. Arguably, cats are the most intriguing of animals because of how we can relate to them. Much like us, they are free spirits and adaptable survivors. We admire them for their dignity, independence, and ferocity. In this gorgeously illustrated guidebook, you’ll meet 51 feline deities and demons from four geographical families around the world-Africa, Americas, Asia, and Europe. You’ll also encounter mystical cats who work in alliance with human gods and goddesses. The feline entities come from different eras and cultures all over the world.
