Cat Magic : Destiny Books : 9780892817740 : 0892817747 : 02 Jan 2000 : ? 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 li