Figured I might as well blog about 'em. Fond of my fluffies? Dig KittyClysm? While this is typically hard to do, toys like these that allow cats to play by themselves make the job one heck of a lot easier. If you like the posts on KittyClysm, please take a moment to subscribe to the email newsletter! You'll get notified each time there's a new post on the blog. Just fill in the form below and hit "Subscribe"! In Brazil it is said 7 lives.
So another reference spreading throughtout the world, the notion that a cat has 9 lives. This conversation led me to search and found your article, glad we were both right. A cat here has 2 extra lives lol. Interesting and intriguing. I have only ever heard the myth Cats have 9 lives. Thank you for your input and this information that other cultures have other numbers. I found this post informative.
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Back to Wikipedia for an excellent overview: According to a myth in many cultures, cats have multiple lives. So where did these hyper-specific numbers come from? Just a guess! So where did the myth about cats having nine lives come from? No one knows for sure. We do know, though, that it's been around for a long time. William Shakespeare refers to the nine lives myth in his play Romeo and Juliet. For three he plays, for three he strays and for the last three he stays. Some people believe the nine lives myth is related to cats' ability to always land on their feet.
Cats are also known for their dexterity and agility. Over time, people witnessed cats survive in situations that surely would have severely injured other animals. Some people likely began to believe that cats must have multiple lives. In ancient Egypt, cats were sacred animals that were worshipped as gods. Ancient Egyptians believed that cats were divine creatures with psychic or supernatural powers. The idea that they could have multiple lives fit right in with their view of cats.
But why nine lives? No one knows the answer to that one either. There are many possibilities. For example, the ancient Egyptian sun god, Atum-Ra, was believed to take the form of a cat on visits to the underworld. Legend has it that Atum-Ra gave birth to eight other gods and thus represented nine lives in one. Others believe the number may have come from China , where the number nine is considered lucky. The myth that cats have multiple lives exists in many cultures around the world.
It's not always nine lives, though. Some Spanish-speaking regions believe cats have seven lives, while Turkish and Arabic legends claim cats have six lives. We hope you enjoyed today's fascinating feline Wonder of the Day! Keep the learning going by checking out the following activities with a friend or family member:.
The Story of Arachne the Weaver. The Story of Medusa and Athena. How Prometheus Gave Fire to Men. Theseus and the Minotaur. Listen to the Story of Phaeton. That's a great question, sommer and parker! Make sure you submit it to the Wonder Bank!
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We're sorry to hear that, Baby. Theosophy believes that cats are endowed with something special that makes them so agile that they can cheat death in most dangerous situations. Cats need exercise and to be able to 'hunt' things. Different toys, puzzle balls that give out treats, and play time might all help with this.
Also, you can check with your vet. Hi, jailyn! Have you seen our other Wonders about cats? We're glad that you liked the video of the cats of Istanbul, mandy! Did you know that Istanbul is in the country Turkey? Hi, jazzlynn! There are around 3, types of snakes in the world!
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My friend Liam does not like your website. You're right, Wonder Friend! It is a popular myth that cats have nine lives. We hope you read through this Wonder to find out more! You're right, Thomas - cat's don't really have nine lives. What did you learn about this expression from this Wonder? Great question, Cat lover! My cat died in the chair he was under it and my family sat down and she died under the chair :. But a week later my cat same color same leach that was on her same colar same sweater had came back i had one more test, i checked her paw for a little scar..
Ive had her for 3 years since then. The world may never know. Because conversation is about using the minimum words necessary to convey an idea that can be understood by the majority. Thanks for sharing! Great questions, Adrianna! Be sure to add them to our Wonder Bank!! Amber, not to be rude but cats do not, I repeat, cats do not have nine lives, if you have read the article, cat only have 1 like everyone else.
Hi, Amber!! Cats don't actually have nine lives, but it does seem like they do sometimes, doesn't it? Do you have a pet cat? Hi, A. Unfortunately, cats do not actually have nine lives.
Try reading this Wonder one more time to find more out about the myth of cats having nine lives! What are your cats' names??
It's true. We wanted to dig in and discuss where that thinking came from. Glad you learned something new with us, KM! Thanks for checking out this Wonder with us! Kat Me to i l8ve cats and want my cat to live say it got ran over I want it to come back with 8 lives.
We are sorry to say that won't likely happen, Kat. We hope you enjoyed checking out this Wonder! Thanks for sharing your experience with us, Kat! You can explore some more Wonders about cats to find out more! Hey guys this is the truth cats do have nine lives because my friends cat died 3 times because it had cancer and it came back to life so that's the truth other people have there own opinion but I have proof bye.
You have burst our proverbial bubble, Vickey. But sometimes the truth hurts. Thanks for joining the discussion! Depends on the cat, Janaya.
Some seem really good at getting out of trouble. The Cat and the Hat also doesn't appear to age, so not sure how many lives he has. Good question! What's your answer? No one knows for sure, Cooper. Isn't it interesting how phrases like that stick around? We would like to know who came up with the phrase "curious as a cat. Do you have any cats? Dogs are great companions, Dom! Here are some Wonders about dogs that you might like! Howdy, Cat crazy! We hope you enjoyed this Wonder! Keep learning by exploring these other cat Wonders!
Great question, Sycration! Have you submitted it to our Wonder Bank? Great question, ivy! We explored the science of how cats land on their feet in Wonder We hope you'll explore it!
We hope you'll check out more Wonders about cats! Thanks for sharing your favorite part of this Wonder, Anonymous! We're glad you liked this Wonder of the Day, Wonder Friend! We encourage you to use the search feature to find other Wonders related to myths and superstitions. Hi, Elisa! Different cultures have different beliefs about how many lives a cat has.
What do you think? Hi, Kim! We're glad you had fun exploring this Wonder! We hope you learned more about this common phrase! Hi, brooklyn! It is just based on a myth from long ago. The number of lives actually varies depending on the origin of the myth! We'll have to check those books out, Wonder Friend! Thanks for sharing your text to text connection!
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It would be a good myth to feature! It is only a myth that cats have nine lives. Welcome back, maya! It would be cool if cats really had nine lives, but it's only a myth that's been passed down through generations.
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We hope you go back and read the Wonder to learn more! Hi, michael! A lot of research would agree with you that cats originated in areas around Egypt. Thanks for joining the discussion, Jodeci! We love cats, too! We encourage you to use the search feature at the top of the page to search for more Wonder about cats.
Welcome, bobby joe jr.! You should check them out! Great question, Nel! Hello, patrick! We are sorry to hear you did not like the video. Hi, emil! We researched the story from several sources to write this Wonder. However, it's always important to do your own research, too. We encourage you to continue to look into this old saying that cats have 9 lives.
Hi Anna shields! The idea that cats have multiple lives is only a myth. Cats are always able to land on their feet, so they often survive many difficult situations. Thanks for sharing Alicia ortiz!
That's true, Alexis! Cats can get out of some sticky situations!! Thank you for sharing your great comment with us! It sure does seem like it, Danielle K! Cats sometimes get themselves out of sticky situations, like out of a tall tree, but they actually only have one life.
Thanks for commenting! Ancient Egyptians' beliefs about cats might seem odd today, Genevieve V. Can you think of cultures today where animals are really loved?
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We have a LOT of cat lovers here at Wonderopolis, too! Have a meow-riffic day! Hey there, Kittyperson! We Wonder if you read about the legend of cats living 9 lives? We enjoyed learning about it, but now we know it's not true!
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We are super sorry you did not enjoy our Wonder, Jamie. We appreciate your comment and hope you will Wonder with us again! The legend of cats living nine lives is exactly that-- a tale based on many different traditions.
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We're super glad you stopped by this Wonder and learned some cool new information today! We know it's sad when a pet you love and care for passes away. Sometimes, when we're feeling sad about something, it helps a lot to talk to a grown-up like a teacher or parent about it.
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