Cats were venerated by the ancient Egyptians and celebrated as symbols of good luck throughout Asia. In Europe, cats became associated with magic, witchcraft, and evil spirits and were persecuted for centuries before they gained cultural acceptance.
#InternationalCatDay #Cats
This tweet was posted on August 08, 2022.
Happy International Cat Day! In 2018, we presented “Caticons: The Cat in Art,” which explored the history and allure of the cat through art, literature, and decorative arts from around the world. #InternationalCatDay #Cat #Cats 😻
This tweet was posted on August 08, 2022.
It's #InternationalCatDay and we cannot get enough of cats at SFO Museum! See "Maneki Neko: Japanese Beckoning Cat" is on display post-security in Terminal 2 and "Caticons: The Cat in Art" is on display, pre-security in the International Terminal. https://t.co/fI181w6yqE
This tweet was posted on August 08, 2018.