Cats are symbolic for every culture. They're not just worshipped in ancient Egypt, or key players of internet entertainment. Cats have a long standing and indelible history through Eastern philosophy that simply can't be ignored any longer. It's time to worship them with the right deities, in whichever way seems right to you.
Tao means "the way," or "the path." Cats have their own Tao, their own path and philosophy to life that they want us to know about. In Eastern philosophy, cats have been the symbol for a myriad of things. They're not just worshipped, sometimes they're the protectors of the home, sometimes they're a quiet devotion to things, sometimes they represent good luck. Below, we'll see just how they shaped the world we live in, and their origin in Eastern philosophies. From Japanese Shinto and ancient folklore to Indian Buddhistic thought, cats were recognized worldwide. Their mystery and legacy doesn't remain in the Western eye, nor does it start or stop at internet memes. At I Can Has Cheezburger, we're here to show you that cats are more than memes, and they're more than pets. So I bid thee adieu to scroll below and see just how impactful cats were to history.