Keeper of the Lost Lore

They Hanged a Cat for Treason

18 min · 13. helmi 2026
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Cats today are beloved pets, internet icons, practically family members- but it hasn’t always been this way. For centuries, some saw them not with affection, but with suspicion. They were once viewed as conspirators, criminals, and vessels of evil- accused of serving witches, burned in town squares, and even executed for treason. Why were they so feared and despised?

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