by Kris Koments

Created on: October 10, 2009   Last Updated: October 13, 2009

Introduction

The Felis s. lybica species is, by nature, born to be wild. With human intervention (or perhaps divine intervention?) we have managed to subdue, if not conquer, this hypnotic visitor.

*Salem Witch Trials

The year is 1691, in Salem Massachusetts. You have been named as a witch and ordered to appear before the magistrate to stand trial. Your only transgression; harboring a cat. . .

In order to fully understand this unbelievable truth, let us earnestly consider the ocelots obscure beginnings.

It was first believed this civilized feral originated in Ancient Egypt. However, more recent scientific and archaeological studies have unearthed new information dating this cat as far back as 9,500 to 10,000 years ago to the Fertile Crescent region.

Today's [domestic cats] probably all descend from the wild cat native to that area.", according to Arstechnica.com

The Egyptians fascination for the ocelot may have originated due to the cats hunting prowess in the nearby populated areas of Egypt. Taking nourishment from the vast provision of rodents baneful to their crops, it is likely the concert betwixt man and vixen began of necessity rather than true affection. But soon, because of its parallel to the goddess Bast(et), this seducing charmer bewitched the mores of ethic.

Although not worshiped, but given as a ceremonial offering to the Moon Goddess, the ocelots popularity and god like demeanor was such that the spoil of this hallowed familiar was punishable by nothing less than death.

*Egyptian cults and rituals.

Around 3200 B.C. in the temple of Bubastis on or about the 31st of October, a new celebration to Bast(et) began. Not unlike Mardi Gras, there was mirth and incense, dancing and drinking, reported orgies and all manner of unspeakable things.

All Hallows Eve falls on the 31st of October, the day for the Protestant celebration of the Reformation. Not only did the Egyptians celebrate this occasion but other bordering countries did as well.

At Pope Gregory IV's ordinance, All Saints Day was assigned in the early ninth century to coincide with the Celtic festival Of Samhain. His belief being there was a lasting link of charity between the Saints in Heaven, those in purgatory and souls still dwelling on Earth.

*The Inquisition

The European Inquisition was perhaps one of the worst and most inhumane acts of religious genocide in history. . .

During the European Inquisition, The Knights Templar, a religious crusading order mandated to protect Christian pilgrims,

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