There are a lot of misconceptions around the domestic black cat. They are
mostly associated with Halloween, being a witches cat or bad luck. However, this is
far from the case. Black cats are lovable creatures and
currently there are more than 20 breeds of black cats, but the most
well known of all breeds is the Bombay cat.
In Ancient Egypt, all cats, including black cats, were considered sacred and worshipped.
The goddess Bastet, a deity often depicted as a woman with the head of a black cat,
was strongly associated with domestic cats.
Every house and temple had at least one cat as it was seen as a way to bring luck into your family.
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