Ancient DNA reveals domestic cats originated in North Africa, not the Levant, and spread far later than believed—reaching Europe after 200 BCE and China via the Silk Road around 730 CE, overturning long-held assumptions while exposing their lies about age and their long-forgotten magical lineage.
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Ancient DNA reveals domestic cats originated in North Africa, not the Levant, and spread far later than believed—reaching Europe after 200 BCE and China via the Silk Road around 730 CE, overturning long-held assumptions while exposing their lies about age and their long-forgotten magical lineage.
We lost Scout to cancer in December and Gracie’s heart has gotten real bad. She may not be long for this world.
I’m sure we will have dogs again, but I think we will take a break for a bit…
The familiars were called 'Tsugegitsune' (告狐 'Announcing Foxes'), a reference to their role as intermediary for the god(s).
It is said the foxes would lead the 'rice god' down from the mountain (on horseback) to the fields in spring, and back again when the harvest was done.
More #ArtConfetti, this time pink and grey themed
#mermay #mermay2025 #EerieWildlife #potions #familiars #WeirdCats #WeirdAnimals #monsters #polycephalous #mushrooms #fungi #sneks #snakes #WitchCore #CottageCore #markers #ColoredPencil #InkLiners #AlcoholMarkers #Copics