Beware the Yule cat.....
It's Christmas time, Yule time, the evenings darken early, snow may be on its way, so may the Yule cat...
It is time for humans to shudder with fear instead of taking cat affection for granted and thinking we are all just pussycats.
Not all cats are drowsing near a fire or upside down under a radiator. Out there in the cold of Iceland, a sinister creature is on the prowl.
According to legends, the Yule Cat is a gigantic huge
black cat, sort of feline troll, that only appears at Christmas time, and if there. are no new clothes among the Christmas gifts, the Yule cat may devour the little children in the house.... More detail here.
An Icelandic poem goes like this:
If he faintly meowed outside
The misfortune was soon to happen.
Everyone knows, that he fed on men,
But mice he would not eat.’
‘Ef mjálmað var aumlega úti
var ólukkan samstundir vís
Allir vissu´, að hann veiddi menn en vildi ekki mýs.’
Time for some respect from humans....
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If he faintly meowed outside
Cute Cat! Love the story :-)
ReplyDeleteHope all felines & their humans had a very rewarding & Meowy Christmas!
Happy New Year to All (including the Yule Cat)!
Meows, purrs & cheers,
Chico
Mummy is shaking with fear :-) Bet she'll behave from now on!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Shumba
Beaware of the yule cat . cat boarding near me
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