Cat Gods, Goddesses, Deities, and Demons

Illustrated by Lucy Rose

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Discover 51 of the most common and not-so-common cat gods, goddesses, deities, and demons from around the world and how to incorporate their Divine Feline Energy into your daily life.

Throughout time, felines have played a sacred role in human life. Archeologists have found cat remains buried with humans as far back as the tenth millennium BCE in Cyprus, and the Greek goddess Hecate is said to have regularly assumed the form of a cat. Hieroglyphics tell us that ancient Egyptians worshipped cat gods, and their queen Cleopatra had a kitty companion in her palace whom she called Tivali. A Chinese cat goddess called Li Shou is said to have protected farmers from mice, and Ai Apaec was a pre-Inca god with fangs and whiskers said to have descended from an even more ancient cat god.

This book is more than a guide to ancient cat gods. It’s an exploration of the way humans have observed, interacted with, learned from, and revered another species who share the Earth with us. Ancient folklore is rife with examples of animal cunning and compassion, and many humans invoked other species as spiritual guides or flat out worshipped them as gods. Arguably, cats are the most intriguing of animals because of how we can relate to them. Much like us, they are free spirits and adaptable survivors. We admire them for their dignity, independence, and ferocity.

In this gorgeously illustrated guidebook, you’ll meet 51 feline deities and demons from four geographical families around the world—Africa, Americas, Asia, and Europe. You’ll also encounter mystical cats who work in alliance with human gods and goddesses. The feline entities come from different eras and cultures all over the world. Some are angelic guides, and others, demonic adversaries, but all play a role in our understanding of feline deities and why they became to be so. Learn all about these sacred godlike creatures, including what they look like, what they symbolize, and how you can use their spirit and ancient wisdom to tap into your own Divine Feline Energy.

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On Sale: Apr 1, 2025
Page Count: 168 pages
Publisher: Running Press
ISBN-13: 9780762488018

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Natalie Bovis

About the Author

Natalie Bovis is an author, culinary event producer, and international retreat leader, and is active in animal advocacy. She founded The Liquid Muse cocktail blog in 2006, became an award-winning mixologist, and penned five cocktail books including Cocktails with My Cat, Drinking with My Dog, and the bestselling Preggatinis (Globe Pequot, 2009). She has appeared on dozens of TV shows including A Moveable Feast, Diners, Drive-Ins and Drives, E! Entertainment’s Morning Show, and was part of a pilot for Nickelodeon. Natalie has also written about celebrities, food, and cocktails for national magazines. She has a lifelong interest in history and mythology, loves to travel, cook, and spoil her many rescue dogs and cats.

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