45 Myths and Old Wives Tales People Still Believe Even Though They Have Been Debunked Long Ago

The belief that black cats are evil or bring bad luck is a superstition with deep historical origins. In medieval Europe, black cats were often associated with witchcraft and considered omens of misfortune. People believed that witches could transform into black cats to evade suspicion, and this association led to the demonization of these animals.

During the witch hunts of the Middle Ages, black cats became victims of persecution themselves, and this fear persisted over centuries. However, this superstition is not limited to Europe; it appears in various forms across different cultures. In reality, black cats are no more evil or unlucky than cats of any other color and have done nothing to deserve this bad publicity.