Hi, Hive folks!
I have written before about some of the myths and legends about cats. But time goes by and I do not stop researching this topic. Today I want to share some new legends that I found.
The cat and the temptation of Eve
Once upon a time, beyond the realm of mortals, God and the Devil were playing a game of wits. As part of the game, the Devil created the mouse, a mischievous little creature that he hoped would incite Eve to sin. But, unbeknownst to the Devil, God had seen his ploy and was ready to counter it.
So when God (according to other sources, the Mother of God) saw the mouse, she threw a mitten at it. In an instant, the mitten transformed into a fierce, colorful cat that chased the mouse away.
The cat quickly became a symbol of God’s power and justice. It was said that her mitten carried the power of mercy and that even the Devil himself feared her wrath.
From that day on, whenever someone encountered a mouse, they remembered the story of God and the Devil, and the power of a mitten thrown by the God (or Mother of God).
The legend of the cat and Noah's Ark
Once upon a time, in the days of Noah, there was an ancient legend that foretold a tailed naughty mouse, who gnawed a hole in Noah's Ark. This hole, it was said, would bring the wrath of the great flood upon the world.
The mighty cat, sensing the impending danger, rushed to the rescue. The mouse, however, had already begun to nibble away at the Ark. In a desperate attempt to save the Ark from sinking, the cat plugged the hole with her tail.
The mice scampered away, and the cat's tail remained firmly in place, blocking the water from entering the Ark. With this, the cat saved the Ark from sinking, thus averting the deth of the mankind from the the great flood and ensuring its survival.
This miraculous event has been passed down through generations as a mystical legend. It is told to this day as a symbol of courage and strength, and a reminder of how even the smallest of creatures can make a difference.
So, the next time you hear a tale of a tailed mouse and a brave cat, remember the ancient legend of Noah's Ark.
Goddess Freya's Cats
The Scandinavian goddess Freya is a complex and mysterious figure of immense power, shrouded in enigma and cloaked in a veil of mystical energy.
Freya is the goddess of love, beauty, fertility and war. She is also the patron of cats, which were considered sacred creatures in Scandinavia. It is said that Freya's chariot was pulled by two enormous cats, and that she often took the form of a great cat herself.
Cats have long been associated with Freya in mythology, and they are thought to bring luck and protection to those who keep them. In some stories, Freya was said to shape-shift into a cat to be able to explore the world without being noticed.
Freya's love of cats was so great that she even had her own cat hall in Asgard, where cats of all shapes and sizes were kept. This hall was said to be a place of peace and tranquility, with cats playing and cuddling among the goddess' treasures.
In modern times, cats are still seen as symbols of protection and luck. Freya's connection to cats is an ancient and powerful one, and it can still be felt in the modern day. By keeping cats close by, we can tap into Freya's mysterious and mystical energy.
How cats saved Cyprus
The frightful seventeen-year drought in the fourth century AD had an unimaginable consequence for the area of Cape Kurias, which is located not far from the city of Limassol. The region was overrun with poisonous snakes and the local residents were filled with terror, not knowing what to do to drive the creatures away. It was only Empress Helen, mother of Emperor Constantine the Great, who had the courage and insight to save the region.
In 327 AD, when Empress Helen first arrived on the island, she was astounded by the amount of poisonous snakes that had taken over the land. She then ordered the monks of the monastery of St. Nicholas to bring in 1,000 cats to Cyprus, entrusting them with the mission of clearing the island of the snakes. And so, the ship with cats made it safely to the shore of Cyprus, and after a few years, the cats had successfully eradicated the snakes from the land.
As a result of this courageous mission, the cape which neighbored the monastery was renamed to "Cat's", and Empress Helen was praised for her bravery. Thus, thanks to the intervention of Empress Helen and the hardworking cats, the inhabitants of Limassol were granted peace and security once again.
This remarkable story serves as a lesson to humankind and shows the power of human courage and compassion. It also stands as a testament to the loyalty and hard work of cats, who are often underestimated but can be a real blessing when it comes to getting rid of pests.