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In Japanese folklore, cats are often depicted as supernatural entities, or kaibyō (かいびょう, "strange cat"). [22] [23] The maneki-neko of Japan is a figurine often believed to bring good luck to the owner. Literally the beckoning cat, it is often referred to in English as the "good fortune" or "good luck" cat. It is usually a sitting ...
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Pages in category "Cat folklore" The following 41 pages are in this category, out of 41 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A. Alp (folklore) B. Bakeneko;
Name Species Author Work Notes Aslan: Lion: C. S. Lewis: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe: A talking lion, the King of Beasts, son of the Emperor-Over-the-Sea; a wise, compassionate, magical authority (both temporal and spiritual); mysterious and benevolent guide to the human children who visit; guardian and saviour of Narnia.
This section deals with notable cat characters that appear in literature works of fiction including books, comics, legends, myths, folklore, and fairy tales. Any character that appears in several pieces of literature will be listed only once, under the earliest work. Cheshire Cat from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Cats depicted in mythology. Subcategories. This category has only the following subcategory. D. Cat deities (2 C) Pages in category "Mythological cats"
Patrick Drazen: A Gathering of Spirits: Japan's Ghost Story Tradition: from Folklore and Kabuki to Anime and Manga. iUniverse, New York 2011, ISBN 1-4620-2942-6, page 114. Elli Kohen: World history and myths of cats. Lewiston, New York: Edwin Mellen Press 2003, ISBN 0-7734-6778-5, page 48–51. Carl Van Vechten: The Tiger In The House.
Deities depicted as cats or whose myths and iconography are associated with cats. Subcategories. This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total. ...