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Explores our intertwined spiritual history with cats. We have been
connected to cats for more than 30 million years. To our
prehistoric ancestors cats were deadly predators of the night, and
because of this ancient memory etched onto our DNA, cats epitomise
our fear of the dark. Yet in addition to their connection to the
dark and the shadows, their intelligence, sophisticated physical
abilities, and finely tuned senses also led many cultures to view
cats as connected to the spirit world. Exploring the spiritual
nature of cats, John A. Rush looks at humanity’s fascination and
fear of cats through the ages. He examines spiritual and occult
beliefs connected to cats from Mayan, Aztec, and Native American
mythology as well as from ancient India, Samaria, Babylon, Japan,
and Egypt, including how ancient Egyptians used cats to send
messages to the gods. He reveals why the Catholic Church demonised
cats and how cats are symbols of both Good and Evil. Examining cat
evolution, the author looks at spiritual behaviours attributed to
cats as well as modern biological research into cat behaviour and
their highly sophisticated sensory systems, which, unlike most
other animals, have changed very little over millions of years. He
explores their “psychic” ability to sense what humans cannot
and the origins of their glowing eyes, which has connected cats,
through myth, to both the Underworld and the World of Light. He
also explores similarities between cat and human emotions, cat
communications with us, and the deep connection between cats and
meditation. Revealing the spiritual journey of the cat from
fearsome predator to occult symbol to household companion, the
author shows how, in many ways, cats are mirrors of us, reflecting
our conflicting dual nature that is at once loving yet distant,
magical yet vengeful, and above all, deeply connected to the spirit
world.
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