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173Why do people admire cats? Psychology, culture and ancient code
Hello! Today we will talk about animals that have long won the hearts of millions, and maybe billions of people around the world. Of course, we are talking about cats. These graceful, independent and at the same time affectionate creatures evoke not just sympathy, but real admiration. But what is the reason? Why cats? Let's figure it out.
1. Aesthetics and grace
Cats have an amazing sense of balance, plasticity and grace. Their every movement is almost like choreography. They step softly, bend, as if dancing even in everyday life. It's mesmerizing.
Since ancient times, people have found aesthetic perfection in cats. In the cultures of Egypt, China, Japan, India, cats were associated with elegance, femininity, and refined strength.
2. Independence and dignity
Unlike dogs, cats retain a sense of personal boundaries. They can be affectionate, but only by their own free will. This trait inspires respect in humans - after all, in a sense, cats embody what many of us lack: the ability to be ourselves, not to bend and not to lose dignity.
Many admire the fact that a cat does not submit completely - it remains a free person. In a world where we are all obliged to conform, a cat reminds: you can be free.
3. Mystery and mysticism
Cats have always had something mysterious. Their eyes in the dark, night walks, the ability to "feel" a person's mood, to sense danger - all this gave birth to an aura of mysticism around them.
Cats were considered companions of witches, guides between worlds, creatures associated with the other world. Even today, many believe that a cat "feels the energy" of a house and is able to scare away negativity.
This sense of mystery is another powerful factor why people admire cats. They seem to know something that we do not.
4. Emotional comfort
Despite their independence, cats can be incredibly affectionate. Their purring, soft fur, warmth — all of this has a therapeutic effect. Studies show that cats reduce stress levels, calm the nervous system, and even normalize blood pressure.
When a person pets a cat, it’s as if he or she returns to a state of peace and security. And this evokes gratitude — and, oddly enough, admiration: how can such a small creature influence us so much?
5. Archetypal love
A cat is an archetype. Deep in the subconscious of many people, there is an image of a predator living next to a person, but not obeying him or her. Admiration for a cat is an ancient memory that dates back to the times when people first began to domesticate wild animals.
A cat is a reminder of the fine line between wildness and civilization. It lives nearby, but at any moment it can leave, disappear, slip away. And this makes it especially valuable.
6. Cats in art and culture
Cats have become part of a huge cultural code. From the ancient Egyptian goddess Bastet to modern Internet memes, they are everywhere. Cats are drawn, photographed, books are written about them, and films are made about them.
And this is no accident. A cat is a symbol of intuition, beauty, independence, soft power. People like to see in them what they themselves want to be. And this causes admiration.
Conclusion
Admiration for cats is not just a fashionable hobby or a manifestation of love for pets. This is a deep, almost instinctive human reaction to a creature that combines:
aesthetics and strength,
independence and affection,
secrecy and warmth,
freedom and closeness.
The world in which a cat lives is always a little bigger and deeper than we can understand. And perhaps this is what makes it so attractive.
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