witch's cat

Black feline familiar

A witch's cat is a black cat associated with witchcraft, traditionally believed to be a witch's familiar—a supernatural companion or spirit in animal form.

The image is a Halloween staple: The decorations featured witches on broomsticks with their cats.

Black cats crossing one's path became bad omens through this association.

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spell · black magic · dark arts · midnight · full moon · hissing · coven · moonlight · whiskers · shadow · enchanted · sleek · prowling · potion · Halloween · supernatural · companion · feline

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Opposites
supernatural vs mundane animal

witch's catpet cat

guardian angel · therapy animal · lucky charm

supernatural moral alignment

witch's catguardian angel

Protective spirit assigned individually

unicorn · Pegasus · phoenix

ordinary vs. supernatural pet status

witch's cathouse cat

Domesticated feline pet

family pet · lap cat

Family

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Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G