A common myth I've heard especially from old people since I was young is that crossing paths with a black cat or seeing them in dreams brinks bad luck
Black cats have long been viewed as mysterious or superstitious by many. It has been believed to bring bad luck, possess supernatural powers and even portend witchcraft. As a result of these beliefs, many are in fear of black cats.
But I believe that superstition veils the truth about this innocent creature 😁.
Generations has grown to believe this superstition. Old people strongly hold on to the myth, a lot of people still believe it today, there have been tales and stories about it!
The mere sight of a black cat can even evoke fear and feelings of dread for those who believe the myth.
Debunking the myth
No matter how the belief of this myth is held, I still know it is not true. Black cat as well as other colors of cats are just the same, creatures by God. None of God's works are faulty!
Also there is no scientific evidence to support the claims of this myth. It is just mere superstition.
Black cats are not different from their other counterparts of colors. They are playful, loving and instinctively wise creatures deserving of compassion, love and respect.
I haven't seen anyone in Nigeria with a black cat as pet, probably because of the myth about it, but I have a friend from Venezuela who has a black cat as pet and she tells me just how lovely it is 😍🥰.
Since it is believed that black cats are often associated with witchcraft and dark magic, they are often mistreated, abandoned and even killed out of dread and ignorance. I believe this is great cruelty to animal!
Most people even change their plans or even not go anywhere when they feel they've crossed path with a black cat.
I think that superstition should be separated frim reality. We should show more love for this black cat and realize that is is also a normal animal just like the others. These unfounded beliefs can cause us harm, therefore it is important to recognize them and set ourselves free! It's important to create a more compassionate society for our dear black cats 🐈💜
Can you please see black cats as normal creatures? Can you show them love and compassion? Recognize their harmlessness, feed them! Love for animals is also important just as love for neighbors. Imagine how God feels when he sees that what he created is being view with utter disrespect, surely he won't feel good about it! We can do better ❤️
Thus was my view about the popular myth in Nigeria. I hope my points are clear. This is my participation for the hive naija prompt. I hope you can also participate and share your views.
Thank you @hive-naija for this nice prompt, it was fun answering the questions!
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It isn't surprising to me because the way animals are treated with cruelty is how humans are treated too due to tribalism, racial difference etc. Just like the black cat, it is not different from the other cats with amazing colors. It is just that we have been exposed to how cats are used for demonic purposes, witchcraft etc in movies and bringing it to reality, it is what mostly Nigerians do.
In other countries, these pets are taken care with love and affection and they in return, reciprocate back to their owners with love too.
It is really bad how this animal is treated, I hope Nigerians learn real soon
This is the best view on black cats I have read. I don’t understand the whole seriousness behind cats in general. I love cats. Orange, Black and all colours. Even though I’m peeved sometimes by their sassing, I still want to own one.
Cats are beautiful, owning them is awesome 😎
Ah. No o. Till tomorrow, my village people will attack me for owning a black cat. But of course, it's an illogical myth, and you did justice to it. Very well done.
Lol... that's true, having it as pet will attract unnecessary attention here.
Yes, it is illogical! Thank you for your visit to my post!
Very valid point of view. I think it was also indoctrinated into me to see them as terrible creatures. And now I remember one that I saw that had to be the most beautiful cat ever. But it must have been killed or thrown away cause of it's colour.
Old habits don't die though... I really hope this mentality would someday change.
I hope so too, that mentality is very bad and it is out of ignorance!
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You shared valid points. I don't know why people are always that opposed to black cats. I think when people take away the ridiculous belief that they belong to a coven of witches, they would see just how beautiful cats are.
Very true...they are really beautiful, just as black people are!💜
So clear point of view ..in my family, we don't only discriminate black cat but all colours of cat, haha. I think God wouldn't be happy that we are treating his creatures bad but then, human beings started using some of these animals for charm and so the fear. Just two weeks ago, my step mum's cat died and she took it to all these charm sellers to sell it .. imagine
Till tomorrow, I won't think of keeping a cat in my home, hehe
My mom she doesn't like pets, but she despises the cats... especially black ones 😂
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The cats are just victims of circumstances. Some people despise cats irrespective of the colour. As for me, I see all colors of cats as pet.
My friend owns a black cat and its as normal as any cat. I don't know why people are scared of cats sha Lol