Morgan le Fay and the Cat
Cath Palug or Kapalu, the giant cat that began its legendary life in early Welsh texts, became, eventually, a friend and ally of Morgan le Fay. In...
The Fairy Cat – Cats in Celtic Mythology
The most infamous black cat of Celtic legend was the Cait-Sidhe (‘The Fairy Cat’ – ‘sidhe’, pronounced ‘Shee’, meaning ‘fairy’), otherwise known as...
Cats and Witchcraft
Cats were (and still are) seen as the most common familiar to witches, which older women practicing medicinal and healing crafts were often believed...
Cats in Celtic and Arthurian Legend
How much do we adore our feline friends? I couldn’t be without our two beloved rescue cats who have been with us now for almost two and a half...
Defaming Morgan
Why was it deemed necessary – and why is it still deemed necessary – to demote, defame and demonise the all-powerful, magic-wielding ruler of...
Morgan as Queen of Avalon: Ruler in Her Own Right
The earliest portrayals of Morgan le Fay depict her as the ruler of a magical island, known as the Avalon, the Island of Apples. Here the role of...