History of Cats

History of cats

The Cat's history trace back to at least eight thousand years  because bones of cats and humans were found buried together on the island of Cyprus. In ancient Egypt, the cat was a pet at least five thousand years ago. According to the history of cats, they were considered to be a sacred animal in Egypt.

Today cats are held sacred in Buddhism. The Buddhists recognized the capacity of cats to sense meditation. In the Birman cat's history it is clear that they descends from cats that were venerated as gods in the Buddhist temples. The Burmese cats are held sacred in Burma. Buddhist priests believed that the faithful returned to earth in the form of a cat. In Buddhism, it is believed that on the death of a person who reached the highest levels of spirituality the soul entered the body of a cat. The soul remained there until the cat died, and then entered paradise.

In some Asiatic sanctuaries,  powers are attributed to the cat and it is believed that in the hereafter the soul of cat speaks to Buddha in favor of its owner. Cats are kept as mousers in all Buddhist temples across Asia. The most charming of Japanese cats is Maneki-Neko, a small cat which they believed to ensure happiness and good luck. The Japanese Buddhists venerate cats after their death. The temple of Go - To - Ku - Ji in Tokyo is dedicated to cats. Vested priests serve the temple and intone chants for feline souls. In the temple are sculptures paintings and relief carvings of cats. The cat has a paw raised as if in greeting, the classical pose of the cat Maneki - Neko. Cats are worshiped as deities in countries such as Thailand and China.

In the history of cats, they were considered useful for his power to see in the dark which will keep evil spirits away. Due to the fact that the cat's eyes were more active at night, the walls of many Asiatic houses were adorned with images of cats. It is also believed in England that a black cat sitting in a house on a wedding day will bring good luck. In Thailand, a Diamond eyed cat is the symbol of good luck. In South America, the Incas revered sacred cats, representations of which can be seen in pre-Columbian Peruvian artifacts.

The earliest trace of existence of the domestic cat were on Egyptian tomb paintings and sculpture. In the 5th century B.C., the cat's images appeared on Greek coins, and later they were found in Roman mosaics and paintings and on earthenware, coins and shields. In the history of cats they have a reputation for having nine lives. Cats are very affectionate towards human beings. The Siamese breed of cats are very affectionate towards humans. The recognize footsteps of their owner from several feet away. Cats are easy to care for that dogs.

Outdoor cats bury their faeces in the garden. Cats groom themselves with their saliva by licking themselves with their tongues and uses their paws to help  Cats groom themselves about twenty times in a day according to the history of cats. Kittens only start cleaning  themselves from the age of one month. All cats do not need a bath. I is  easier to care for cats than any other domestic animal. Cats are  independent where other domestic animals are dependent. Cats do not need care and attention from humans. Cats are also very small. Cats also exercise themselves, and are play full. Kittens play themselves by batting and tossing objects and by jumping in and out of boxes. Cats love to hide in boxes, under beds, in cupboard, basically anywhere they can fit in. Kittens begin to play around the age of four weeks.

Kittens that have free access to a  garden will play by themselves by running after a butterfly, bug, insect or leaf. Cats enjoy being stroked by there care giver. The cat's gestation period is 63 days. The litter of cats consists of four kittens on average. Kittens are born totally helpless, blind and deaf   The kitten's eyes only open when they are about  eight to ten days old. The only begin to be weaned about six weeks after birth. The kitten's senses only begin to function ten to twelve days after birth.

After birth the mother cat licks her kittens to cleans them and helps stimulate their circulation. Soon after birth the mother take them to a safe place. In the history of cats is has shown that by stroking your cat your stress and anxiety levels lowers as well as your blood pressure.

Cats can very easily learn to live with other domestic pets. The fur of cats is soft and beautiful. Cats are comfort - loving creatures, seemingly addicted to warmth and luxury. Cats also seem to grow fond of their owners, adopting them almost as parents. Cats are available in many coat colours. Cats and kittens use litter boxes or toilet and unlike dogs, cats do not need to be walked. Dogs are not able to use litter box and toilet and dogs need to be walked. Kittens begin using litter box at just five or six weeks age. The litter boxes of cats should be filled with sand, regular clay, clumping clay or wooden pallets. Children and adults both enjoy playing with cats. Kittens should be domesticated at the age of two to four months.

The weight of a newborn kitten is about hundred grams.  Cats have been portrayed in the works of many great artists including Leonardo Da Vinci, Albrecht Durer, Paul Gauguin, Theodore Gericault, William Hogarth, Edouard Manet and Pablo Picasso.   

Farmers and shopkeepers keep cats to protect food grains from rats as well as to prevent diseases like  Plague which are spread by rats.  Butchers, bakers, grocers, bookstore owners as well as restaurant owners and stationary store owners domesticate cats in order to keep their premises free of rats and mice. In the history the lack of cats caused two thirds of the European human population died of the Plague in the past.

Earthquakes can be predicted by cats. Cats can hear ultrasonic waves. Cats become intensely agitated before major earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and severe electrical storms. In many cases, cats have been observed desperately trying to escape from inside buildings prior to an earthquake.

Cats and kittens are very photogenic and can be  used to advertise any product like greeting cards,  candy boxes,  and food. Cat's sense of hearing is one of the highest in animal kingdom. Cat's sense of hearing is greater than human beings. The anatomy of cat is very similar to human beings.

Mau is the Egyptian word for cat. Cats were even worshipped as feline goddess Bast or feline goddess Bastet or feline goddess Pasht in ancient Egypt for more than two thousand years. The Feline goddess Bastet had body of a woman and head of a cat. Fertility, motherhood, grace and beauty was associated with the goddess Bastet. It was believed that the goddess Bastet controlled the fertility of man and beast, cured illness and watched over the souls of the dead.

In Egypt, if a house caught fire, the rule was to save pet cats first and humans second. In Egypt, a person killing a cat was punishable by death. In  Egypt, after death of cats, they were mummified and decorated, some with rock crystal. The dead bodies of cats were then wrapped in rich bandages of various colours.  The faces of cats were covered by masks on which the nose, eyes, ears and whiskers were evident. The mummified cats were then placed in boxes made of wood or bronze. These boxes were then placed in cat tombs or pyramids.   

The Egyptians believed that their gods took on the appearance of cats in order to pass down orders and omens. If a pet cat in ancient Egypt died, then all the family members used to shave their eyebrows as a sign of sorrow. If a pet cat in ancient Egypt died, then the entire family must mourn went into elaborate mourning with chanting and pounding of chests as an outward sign of grief.  The Egyptians considered that that the cat's unblinking gaze gave it powers to seek out truth and to see into the afterlife.

 The ancient Egyptians used cats not only as hunters of mice but also as catchers of fish as well. The  Sun god Ra was believed to assume the form of a tomcat. According to Roman Mythology, Diana the roman goddess of hunting angered the giants by taking a cat form. In India cats were mentioned in Sanskrit writings around 100 B.C.. The Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, of about 500 B.C., both contain stories about cats. The Indians at the time of Ramayana and Mahabharata worshipped a feline goddess of maternity called Sasti and for decades Hindus were obliged to take responsibility for feeding at least one cat. In India cats often played an important part in religious or occult ceremonies.   

Cats appear in the mythology of ancient Greece and Rome. Cats are commonly mentioned in the fairy tales, folklore and legends of many countries. Some people thought that witches could change themselves into cats. Today, people in ,many societies believe that cats bring good fortune. Many people find cats mysterious because they move swiftly and silently and because their eyes seem to glow in the dark. Some people believe that a black cat crossing path of a person means bad luck. Some people think that cats possess magical powers while some people think cats as extraterrestrial creatures. Some people think that cats have the ability to predict future. All cats are believed to have nine lives.

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