Synopses & Reviews
andbull; A fascinating, illustrated exploration of the integral roles cats have played in our myths, legends, and history.andnbsp; andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andbull; By the highly acclaimed author of over 30 books on magic and folklore, including the bestselling andlt;Iandgt;Goddess in andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;Iandgt;My andlt;/Iandgt;andlt;Iandgt;Pocketandlt;/Iandgt;. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Examines the mythological significance of cats in our legends and folklore, and provides an overview of cats and feline imagery in spiritual traditions around the world. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andbull; Presents the feline connection to magic, including amulets, charms, spells, and rituals. andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;In German they are called ket, in French, chat, in Arabic, quttah--but with little concern for what name we've assigned them, cats have sauntered into almost every corner of human society and history. In ancient Egypt a cat-faced goddess was worshiped and immortalized in the art of Egyptian tombs. In Scandinavian lore, Freyja, a goddess of the night, rode in a cart drawn by cats. Cats appear in our folktales and in our literature, even in our everyday speech. andlt;BRandgt; andlt;BRandgt;In andlt;Iandgt;Cat Magicandlt;/Iandgt;, Patricia Telesco takes us on a fascinating tour of the different roles cats have played in human experience, with over 150 illustrations documenting the appearance and importance of cats in our mythology, in the spiritual teachings and religious practices of our ancestors, and in totems, spells, and other rituals of magic. andlt;Iandgt;Cat Magicandlt;/Iandgt; tells of cat ginii and of charms of protection. It explains astrology for determining your cat's personality, creating magical blessings, and using crystal and color therapy for the feline in the house. Mysterious and independent, cunning and fierce, gentle and affectionate, cats continue to win our hearts and imaginations, providing a link to our past and present, and to ourselves.
Synopsis
From the bestselling author of Goddess in My Pocketcomes this delightful, illustrated meander through the fascinating world of cats, showing how they have charmed their way into our legends, folklore, history, art, religious observance, and magical practice.
Synopsis
• A fascinating, illustrated exploration of the integral roles cats have played in our myths, legends, and history.
• By the highly acclaimed author of over 30 books on magic and folklore, including the bestselling Goddess in My Pocket.
• Examines the mythological significance of cats in our legends and folklore, and provides an overview of cats and feline imagery in spiritual traditions around the world.
• Presents the feline connection to magic, including amulets, charms, spells, and rituals.
In German they are called ket, in French, chat, in Arabic, quttah--but with little concern for what name we've assigned them, cats have sauntered into almost every corner of human society and history. In ancient Egypt a cat-faced goddess was worshiped and immortalized in the art of Egyptian tombs. In Scandinavian lore, Freyja, a goddess of the night, rode in a cart drawn by cats. Cats appear in our folktales and in our literature, even in our everyday speech.
In Cat Magic, Patricia Telesco takes us on a fascinating tour of the different roles cats have played in human experience, with over 150 illustrations documenting the appearance and importance of cats in our mythology, in the spiritual teachings and religious practices of our ancestors, and in totems, spells, and other rituals of magic. Cat Magic tells of cat ginii and of charms of protection. It explains astrology for determining your cat's personality, creating magical blessings, and using crystal and color therapy for the feline in the house. Mysterious and independent, cunning and fierce, gentle and affectionate, cats continue to win our hearts and imaginations, providing a link to our past and present, and to ourselves.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [164]-167).
About the Author
Patricia Telesco is the author of over 30 metaphysical books, including Sandlt;Iandgt;pinning Spells, Weaving Wonders, Wishing Wellandlt;/Iandgt;, and andlt;Iandgt;Goddess in My Pocketandlt;/Iandgt;. She lectures and holds workshops around the country. She lives in western upstate New York with her husband and three children.
Table of Contents
From the bestselling author of
Goddess in My Pocketcomes this delightful, illustrated meander through the fascinating world of cats, showing how they have charmed their way into our legends, folklore, history, art, religious observance, and magical practice.Patricia Telesco is the author of over 30 metaphysical books, including S
pinning Spells, Weaving Wonders, Wishing Well, and
Goddess in My Pocket. She lectures and holds workshops around the country. She lives in western upstate New York with her husband and three children.
Cat Magic
Introduction
1. The Cat-a-logue
2. Cat-o'-nine-tails
3. Spiritual Cats
4. Broomsticks and Black Cats
5. Gypsy Cats
6. The Purrfect Pet
Glossary: The Cat-a-list
Bibliography