In India it is thought that a reincarnated soul may be "liberated" by throwing a
black cat into a fire.
In Bengali folklore women could change their soul into a black cat and that any harm
brought to the cat would be suffered by the women.
The Celts thought black cats were reincarnated beings able to divine the future.
German folklore believed that if a black cat jumped on the bed of a sick person it meant death was near.
In Finland it was thought that black cats were thought to carry the souls of the
dead to the other world.
In China it is thought the presence of a black cat foretold of poverty.
During the catholic inquisition when millions were killed, innocent people were
tied to a stake and set aflame with often a black cat was thrown
into the fire with them.
Paralumun New Age Village