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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Wikipedia points out that: The myth is attributed to the natural suppleness and swiftness cats exhibit to escape life-threatening situations. 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! What do you think about the myth that cats have many lives? They are super lucky to have you to take care of them! We also liked that you love Wonderopolis We're happy to hear that you enjoyed exploring this Wonder, Katie! We think you will like it, too! We think they can be pretty great, too, Anastasia!
Thanks so much for stopping by this Wonder and letting us know you like cats! Ancient Egyptians held many animals in high regard. We think they might have thought cats were so awesome because cats controlled mice and other pests and also killed venomous snakes. We learned a lot by exploring this Wonder, so we're happy to hear that you did, too! We appreciate your comment! We really appreciate your comment! We're super sorry for your loss, Yo Yo.
We know it's hard when a beloved pet passes away. Thanks so much for sharing your comment with us today. We bet your three cats think living with you and your family is pretty awesome, Mrissa! 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. When we talk about things that are bothering us or making us upset, sharing those feelings can help us feel better.
Thank you for visiting Wonderopolis today and for sharing about your cat. We sure appreciate your comment, Jake! It makes us super happy when we hear that our Wonder Friends learn new things when they visit Wonderopolis! That's right, itsme! Some Spanish-speaking regions believe cats have seven lives.
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Join the Discussion. Mar 25, I love cats! They are so playful and fun. The Istanbul cat vid is so emotional! Marlene Mar 17, Mar 9, Feb 27, Samarra Dec 3, Cats are so cute. I live in İstanbul and there are a lot of cats :. Emm Feb 25, Dec 10, We agree, Samarra! Keigan Dec 2, Kaela Nov 26, I loved this article great job. The only thing is I did not see the name of the author but other than the it was great.
Hi Kaela! The author of all our Wonders is Wonderopolis. Thanks for checking! Cat Nov 12, Nov 13, Kitty cat Feb 25, Summer Nov 5, Cats are extraordinary creatures! Nov 5, They definitely are, Summer! Oct 21, David Oct 6, Do Muslim countries really think cats have 6 lives? Number 7 is obviously more sacred for Muslim religions: God Allah created the world in 7 days, there are 7 heavens, etc.
Why it's number 6 than 7? I feel really confused. Oct 15, Hi David! Kat Master Sep 25, Shania Albright MS Aug 29, I found this really interesting and I would like to read more about this myth and this make me want to read more about any other myths there is I enjoyed reading this story.
I always thought cats had 9 lives NOT 1!!!!!! Georgia Sep 25, In warriors the leaders always get nine lives so I wondered if Cats have nine lives? Sep 27, Sep 5, Old tales from long ago, asha. Aug 30, Brenda Albright MS Aug 29, Great thought process, Brenda! Thanks for stopping by! Aawen Aug 29, Thought: I didn't know why people said "Cats have nine lives. Connection: I'm not to big on cats, but I like them. Prediction: I think the next Wonder will be about dogs! Hi Aawen--thanks for sharing your thought process!
Thought: Cats are legendary Connection :My cat got ran over and survived My cat is pretty cute for a feline. Prediction: I bet tomorrow's wonder is gonna be why is the sky blue. Thanks for sharing, francheska! We agree--cats ARE legendary! Bryan Aug 29, Connection: I don't really have a cat but i saw one fell from a tree and land feet first.
Prediction: I bet tomorrow's wonder will be about the 7 wonders of the world. Thanks for sharing your thought process, Bryan! Tina Aug 17, Aug 20, Aug 14, We like our WonderFriends a bunch, too, lillyanna! Baby May 19, Mireya Feb 28, May 20, Lachlan Apr 29, Apr 29, Cats are pretty great. We're sorry about your break-up. Ethan Apr 24, Apr 25, We're not sure about that, Ethan! Ethan Callahan Apr 25, You like us--you really like us! We think cats are really cool, too!
Averi Leschke Apr 23, I love wonderoplis! It's so fun! I really like this wonder the most! I feel really happy when I watch this adorable video! Apr 10, Aashiesh Agarwaal Mar 29, Cats are popularly known to have nine lives because of their agility and dexterity. Mar 29, Thanks for sharing, Aashiesh. Mar 28, Sydalee Mar 20, Mycah Mar 20, Mar 18, Sleepy kitty! Payton Feb 19, Feb 20, Bree Jan 24, Wow that was interesting.
But my cat is vary hipper how could i come a 11 year old cat down? Jan 24, Hi, Bree! Tanner Dec 18, I love the cats little tow beans in the picture! I hate how people leave cat's outside in the cold. I watched the video and i found out that cats do know who God is and they are spiritual and i believe very strongly in God and no others and i love cats so that is AWESOME!!!
Daudi osmund Apr 18, Apr 19, The Cats of Istanbul near the top of the page. Sep 20, Jun 4, Jazzlynn Jun 4, Sofia Jun 4, Hello, jaidynn! What did you think about this Wonder? Oct 10, Apr 18, Philosopher00 Mar 23, Could the nine lives myth have come from Michel de Montaigne? Wonder Friend Apr 12, Apr 4, Very interesting! Thanks so much for sharing, Philosopher00!! Mar 15, Feb 12, We're happy to help, em!! Do you have any pet cats?
Hello I was wondering why can cats fall from really high places and be ok. Feb 23, Ava Jan 26, Hey Wonderopolis! We look at the truth behind the myth of their supernatural survival skills. People and cats have been living alongside each other for as long as 8, years — and over that time, many myths have sprung up about our feline friends.
A common saying we often hear is that cats have nine lives. But where does this legend of near-immortality come from? And why would a cat have nine lives, in particular? A cat is one of the most agile, quick-witted and independent pets out there. In particular, cats can withstand falls that would easily kill a human — which perhaps explains where the idea that a cat has nine lives came from.
In one documented case, a pet cat in New York City survived a fall of 32 storeys with only relatively minor injuries. Historians have traced the importance of cats and the significance of the number nine to the ancient Egyptians, who considered cats sacred.
The ancient Egyptian goddess Bastet was depicted as half cat and half woman. The Egyptian god Atum also called Atum-Ra was thought to take the feline form when visiting the underworld. Cats who died were mourned by their families, mummified and buried in their own tombs. In , a tomb containing an estimated 80, mummified cats was discovered at Beni Hassan in Egypt. As for the number nine, ancient Egyptian, Chinese and Greek belief systems considered nine to be a magical number.
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