Why Are Cats Mythology’s Most Popular Creatures?

Cats play many roles in culture and myth...but why?

Why Are Cats Mythology’s Most Popular Creatures? Fate & Fabled

Premiered February 01, 2022
Why Are Cats Mythology’s Most Popular Creatures?

Not quite deities and definitely not human, cats have stalked our cultural imagination since ancient times. As demons, defenders, evil sidekicks, and sleek companions, they play many roles in culture and myth. But what makes cats so enduring, and what does our feline fascination tell us about human nature?

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Fate & Fabled

Join Dr. Moiya McTier & Emily Zarka and dig into the stories and characters of ancient mythologies to explore why such tales were crafted, and investigate mythology’s influence on humanity.

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