The Dark Side of Feline History Uncovering the Medieval MisconceptionsAs we gaze...

The Dark Side of Feline
History Uncovering the
Medieval MisconceptionsAs we
gaze adoringly at our feline
friends today its hard to
believe that just a few
centuries ago cats were
considered the embodiment of
evil During the Middle Ages
these whiskered companions
were often accused of being in
league with witches and
warlocks earning them a
sinister reputationIn this era
of superstition and fear cats
became the unwitting victims
of human cruelty On St Johns
Day June 24th people would
gather to celebrate by
stuffing cats into sacks and
tossing them into bonfires a
practice known as cat burning
This brutal tradition was
supposedly aimed at ridding
the community of evil spirits
but its clear that innocent
animals were caught in the
crossfireBut wait theres more
On holy days another gruesome
ritual took place cattossing
from church towers Yes you
read that correctly cats
would be literally hurled off
tall structures often to their
demise This macabre custom was
supposedly a way for townsfolk
to rid themselves of the
devils minions but its hard
not to see it as a form of
cruel entertainmentIn light of
these dark events lets take a
moment to appreciate the poor
cats who suffered at human
hands And yet amidst this sea
of suffering there existed a
glimmer of hope a token of
affection and appreciation
that would become a beloved
tradition in its own right the
billetdouxFor those unfamiliar
a billetdoux French for sweet
letter was a romantic note or
love letter often written on a
small piece of paper or
parchment During the Middle
Ages it was common for young
lovers to exchange these sweet
nothings as a symbol of their
affectionIn the midst of
catburning and towertossing
billetdoux became a beacon of
hope a reminder that even in
the darkest of times love and
compassion could prevail These
tender gestures were a way for
people to express their
emotions often under the cover
of secrecy or anonymityAs we
look back on this turbulent
period in history its
heartening to see that
humanity has come a long way
since then Today cats are
celebrated as beloved
companions and their
association with witchcraft is
nothing more than a quaint
footnote in the annals of
timeSo next time youre tempted
to toss your cat off a tower
just kidding remember the poor
felines who suffered during
those dark medieval times
Instead take a cue from the
billetdoux tradition write a
sweet note to your loved one
or simply appreciate the
little things in life that
bring us joyThe Takeaway While
cats have come a long way
since their dark medieval past
its essential to remember the
struggles they faced and
celebrate their resilience By
acknowledging the complexities
of human history we can better
appreciate the beauty and
compassion that exists in our
world today

Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

Enjoy the little things in life. For one day, you may look back and realize they were the big things. Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.