Cat Magic: Mews, Myths, and Mystery

By Patricia J. Telesco

Book Overview

- A fascinating, illustrated exploration of the integral roles cats have played in our myths, legends, and history. - By the highly acclaimed author of over 30 books on magic and folklore, including the bestselling Goddess in My Pocket . - Examines the mythological significance of cats in our legends and folklore, and provides an overview of cats and feline imagery in spiritual traditions around the world. - Presents the feline connection to magic, including amulets, charms, spells, and rituals. In German they are called ket, in French, chat, in Arabic, quttah--but with little concern for what name we've assigned them, cats have sauntered into almost every corner of human society and history. In ancient Egypt a cat-faced goddess was worshiped and immortalized in the art of Egyptian tombs. In Scandinavian lore, Freyja, a goddess of the night, rode in a cart drawn by cats. Cats appear in our folktales and in our literature, even in our everyday speech. In Cat Magic , Patricia Telesco takes us on a fascinating tour of the different roles cats have played in human experience, with over 150 illustrations documenting the appearance and importance of cats in our mythology, in the spiritual teachings and religious practices of our ancestors, and in totems, spells, and other rituals of magic. Cat Magic tells of cat ginii and of charms of protection. It explains astrology for determining your cat's personality, creating magical blessings, and using crystal and color therapy for the feline in the house. Mysterious and independent, cunning and fierce, gentle and affectionate, cats continue to win our hearts and imaginations, providing a link to our past and present, and to ourselves.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892817747
• ISBN13: 9780892817740
• Release Date: October 1999
• Publisher: Destiny Books
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 6.9"

Customer Reviews

Cat Magic

This is another great book for the cat lover, it's has cat myth, history from all over the world, with lot's of great art pictures and just good old cat information, it's a fun book!

This book is really great for cat lovers like myself

I just bought this book,and haven't read all the way through it yet,but I'm still giving it 5 stars because there is a lot of great info and mythology on cats.And the pictures are really great too.If someone is looking for aa book to buy for a cat lover,this is one book that is totally worth the money.

A Beautifully charming book about cats!

This book will make a great gift for any cat lover, whether Pagan or not. The book is filled with fun folklore and history about cats. There are legends and beliefs from all over the world! These include cats roles in spirituality, superstitions, gypsies, dreams, symbols, and even a little section on the astrology of your cat. There is also brief information on cat care. The layout of the book is GORGEOUS with photographs or illustrations on every page. The book is made of high quality paper as well! This book is as gorgeous as it is informative and entertaining and I give it an enthusiastic 5 stars! A must have for cat mommies!

The last reviewer a Troll?

This is a beautiful book filled with great illustrations, history, folklore, and of course cats. It's a great coffee book table in that a lot of feline fanciers will appreciate it even if they're not "into" magick

Fun and Functional!

This is not a typical magick book, nor a typical cat book, but blends the best of both worlds together with rich illustrations that make this book suitable as a "coffee table" item. Wonderful insights for magickal practitioners but nothing to scare off Aunt Martha (LOL).