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Fate & Fabled

Why Are Cats Mythology’s Most Popular Creatures?

Join Dr. Moiya McTier & Emily Zarka and dig into the stories and characters of ancient mythologies to explore why such tales were crafted, and investigate mythology’s influence on humanity.

Why Are Cats Mythology’s Most Popular Creatures?

Season 1 Episode 2 | 9m 33s | CC

Not quite deities and definitely not human, cats have stalked our cultural imagination since ancient times. As demons, defenders, evil sidekicks, and sleek companions, they play many roles in culture and myth. But what makes cats so enduring, and what does our feline fascination tell us about human nature?

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