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Likewise, people ask, why do black cats bring good luck?

Sailors throughout history have believed having a black cat on board their ship would bring good luck, and some fisherman's wives would keep black cats at home to influence the safe returns of their husbands.

Furthermore, where did the superstition of the black cat come from? It is believed that this superstition began around the Middle Ages in Europe. A folklore spread about a man and his son who came across a black cat, which they began to toss rocks at.

Consequently, do cats bring bad luck?

Bad Luck. The most common myth about black cats is that they cause bad luck, and often the story is that this happens when the cat crosses your path. Rather than just spotting a black cat while out and about, you are cursed with misfortune if the cat walks horizontally in front of you.

How long does bad luck from a black cat last?

Seven years