Medieval Cats and Dark Magic
Black cats prowled through the shadows of Medieval Europe, where superstition turned them into targets of fear and hatred. Town squares filled with accusations of witchcraft, and cats suffered alongside their human companions. Local officials destroyed cats out of fear, claiming these creatures helped witches cast spells and curses. During witch trials, owning a cat could turn neighbors against you, marking you as someone who practiced dark magic. The persecution spread across towns and villages as panic grew.
