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The '''domestic cat''' (''Felis silvestris catus''), often referred simply as '''cat''', is a domesticated species of {{wiki|felidae|felids}}. | The '''domestic cat''' (''Felis silvestris catus''), often referred simply as '''cat''', is a domesticated species of {{wiki|felidae|felids}}. | ||
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Alongside [[dog]]s, cats are one of the most commonly kept pets of humans around the [[Earth|world]] and have been for much of the history of human civilization.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref><ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | Alongside [[dog]]s, cats are one of the most commonly kept pets of humans around the [[Earth|world]] and have been for much of the history of human civilization.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref><ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref> | ||
[[Egypt]]ian culture, prior to the [[Roman Republic|Roman]] conquest, in particular revered cats; their exalted status was evoked in their mummification and burial alongside Egyptians in their tombs. Since the {{Wiki|Middle Kingdom of Egypt|Middle Kingdom}} cats were found almost everywhere, being the most common pet in Egypt, as they were highly skilled in killing [[rat|rodents]] and [[snake]]s.<ref name="DT">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]''</ref><ref name="ACPirates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> | [[Egypt]]ian culture, prior to the [[Roman Republic|Roman]] conquest, in particular revered cats; their exalted status was evoked in their mummification and burial alongside Egyptians in their tombs. Since the {{Wiki|Middle Kingdom of Egypt|Middle Kingdom}}, cats were found almost everywhere, being the most common pet in Egypt, as they were highly skilled in killing [[rat|rodents]] and [[snake]]s.<ref name="DT">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]''</ref><ref name="ACPirates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref> | ||
[[Tai Miuwette]], honored as the Great Cat of [[Siwa]], was interred alongside dozens of other cats in the [[Mountain of the Dead]], receiving a blessing that its journey to the [[Aaru|Field of Reeds]] be abundant with rats to enjoy.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> Common people could purchase cat mummies in town markets as religious icons, for among the Egyptian pantheon was the cat-headed goddess [[Bastet]], protector of cats and goddess of war in Lower Egypt. In 48 BCE, during the [[Festival of Sekhmet|Festival]] of [[Sekhmet]] in [[Yamu]], the village ran out of dead cats and thus genuine cat mummies to sell for the festival-goers, resulting in some [[merchant]]s selling fake cat mummies, made of mostly straw.<ref name="Ulterior Motive">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' | [[Tai Miuwette]], honored as the Great Cat of [[Siwa]], was interred alongside dozens of other cats in the [[Mountain of the Dead]], receiving a blessing that its journey to the [[Aaru|Field of Reeds]] be abundant with rats to enjoy.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> Common people could purchase cat mummies in town markets as religious icons, for among the Egyptian pantheon was the cat-headed goddess [[Bastet]], protector of cats and goddess of war in Lower Egypt. In 48 BCE, during the [[Festival of Sekhmet|Festival]] of [[Sekhmet]] in [[Yamu]], the village ran out of dead cats and thus genuine cat mummies to sell for the festival-goers, resulting in some [[merchant]]s selling fake cat mummies, made of mostly straw.<ref name="Ulterior Motive">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Ulterior Votive]]</ref> | ||
In the [[Norse mythology|mythology]] of the [[Vikings]], cats were considered the sacred animals of the goddess [[Freyja]], as well as good luck to have on a [[longship|ship]].<ref name=" | In the [[Norse mythology|mythology]] of the [[Vikings]], cats were considered the sacred animals of the goddess [[Freyja]], as well as good luck to have on a [[longship|ship]]. During the late 9th century, the [[Raven Clan]] operating out of the settlement of [[Ravensthorpe]] in [[Mercia]], [[England]], owned a white cat, [[Nali]], which was adopted by [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] and joined her [[Sea-Chariot|ship]]'s crew after the animal encountered and took a liking to her in [[Norwich]].<ref name="Freyja's Friend">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Freyja's Friend]]</ref> | ||
Cats were also a common pet in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]]. The [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] members [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and [[Yasuke]] adopted a number of stray cats they came across during their travels, which they brought back to their [[Tomiko's Homestead|hideout]].<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref> | |||
==Behind the scenes== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', cats are likely to swarm [[Bayek]] for attention, and crouching before a cat will allow Bayek to pet them. In the same game, killing cats will result in desychronization, just as killing civilians would. Two warnings | In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', cats are likely to swarm [[Bayek]] for attention, and crouching before a cat will allow Bayek to pet them. In the same game, killing cats will result in [[Synchronization|desychronization]], just as killing civilians would. Two warnings precede the desynchronization: "Cats are sacred beings, a [[Medjay]] must respect them" and "Cats (''sic'') casualties will result in desynchronization." With the third killing: "Desynchronized. Excessive offense to the sacred cats."<ref name="ACO" /> | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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ACP Egyptian Cat.png|An Egyptian statue of a cat | ACP Egyptian Cat.png|An Egyptian statue of a cat | ||
DTAE - Cat Mummies.png|Mummified cats | DTAE - Cat Mummies.png|Mummified cats | ||
ACV Nali fullbody render.png|Nali, the Raven Clan's pet cat | |||
ACS Cat.png|A cat in Victorian London | ACS Cat.png|A cat in Victorian London | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}} | *''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 10:04, 6 June 2025
The domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus), often referred simply as cat, is a domesticated species of felids.
History[edit | edit source]
Alongside dogs, cats are one of the most commonly kept pets of humans around the world and have been for much of the history of human civilization.[1][2][3]
Egyptian culture, prior to the Roman conquest, in particular revered cats; their exalted status was evoked in their mummification and burial alongside Egyptians in their tombs. Since the Middle Kingdom, cats were found almost everywhere, being the most common pet in Egypt, as they were highly skilled in killing rodents and snakes.[4][5]
Tai Miuwette, honored as the Great Cat of Siwa, was interred alongside dozens of other cats in the Mountain of the Dead, receiving a blessing that its journey to the Field of Reeds be abundant with rats to enjoy.[6] Common people could purchase cat mummies in town markets as religious icons, for among the Egyptian pantheon was the cat-headed goddess Bastet, protector of cats and goddess of war in Lower Egypt. In 48 BCE, during the Festival of Sekhmet in Yamu, the village ran out of dead cats and thus genuine cat mummies to sell for the festival-goers, resulting in some merchants selling fake cat mummies, made of mostly straw.[7]
In the mythology of the Vikings, cats were considered the sacred animals of the goddess Freyja, as well as good luck to have on a ship. During the late 9th century, the Raven Clan operating out of the settlement of Ravensthorpe in Mercia, England, owned a white cat, Nali, which was adopted by Eivor Varinsdottir and joined her ship's crew after the animal encountered and took a liking to her in Norwich.[8]
Cats were also a common pet in Japan during the Sengoku period. The Kakushiba ikki members Fujibayashi Naoe and Yasuke adopted a number of stray cats they came across during their travels, which they brought back to their hideout.[9]
Behind the scenes[edit | edit source]
In Assassin's Creed: Origins, cats are likely to swarm Bayek for attention, and crouching before a cat will allow Bayek to pet them. In the same game, killing cats will result in desychronization, just as killing civilians would. Two warnings precede the desynchronization: "Cats are sacred beings, a Medjay must respect them" and "Cats (sic) casualties will result in desynchronization." With the third killing: "Desynchronized. Excessive offense to the sacred cats."[6]
Gallery[edit | edit source]
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A Ptolemaic-era cat amulet -
An Egyptian statue of a cat -
Mummified cats -
Nali, the Raven Clan's pet cat -
A cat in Victorian London
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Black Flag (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- Assassin's Creed: Unity
- Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla
- Assassin's Creed: Rebellion – The Ravens' Wound
- Discovery Tour: Viking Age (mentioned only)
- Echoes of History (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows