The symbolic role of the cat in folk and fairy tales

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Cats. They are such fierce and elegant creatures, aren't they? Coy and arrogant, yet cute and cuddly. And we love them to bits! 

Our feline friends are nocturnal creatures that like to hunt at night, associated with nighttime and darkness. They are also helpful in that they hunt pesky mice and snakes that plague households. But mainly, they are our companions. This complex relationship has remained remarkably unchanged for as long as they’ve domesticated us. (No, you read that right!)

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