Why Did People Used to Burn Cats?

Once upon a time, people in Europe thought that burning cats would stop bad weather. They believed the cats were helping witches or spirits cause storms and cold days. So they burned them to keep things warm and calm.

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A village burned a cat to keep the storms away.
Children watched as a black cat was set on fire in the town square.
They hoped burning the witch’s pet would stop the bad weather.

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