Mediaeval Cat Ownership Declaration T-Shirt

Declare your feline allegiance with regal flair! This bold and humourous tee features a mediaeval-style cat and a proclamation worthy of royal courts: "Let it be known: this biped is mine by claw, fang, and ancient right. None may contest." Perfect for cat lovers, mediaeval enthusiasts, or anyone who knows who really rules the household. Printed in ornate gothic script and crowned with a majestic spotted cat from an authentic manuscript-style illustration, this shirt is the purr-fect blend of wit, history, and feline superiority. Whether for Ren Faire, Halloween, or everyday wear—this tee is a conversation starter and a declaration of your cat's true dominion. 🐱 Mediaeval Cat Facts That Will Delight You: Cats were both revered and reviled in mediaeval Europe—often seen as magical creatures. Black cats were believed to be witches’ familiars or even witches in disguise. Monks kept cats in monasteries to guard manuscripts from mice. In 13th-century France, cats were ritually celebrated on “Cat Wednesdays” in some towns. Mediaeval people believed cats had prophetic powers—especially during plagues and storms. Cats were often depicted in marginalia—doodles in illuminated manuscripts—doing human-like things. Pope Gregory IX once associated cats with devil worship, sparking cat purges across Europe. Sailors considered cats good luck and essential crew members for rodent control. In Norse-influenced regions, cats were sacred to the goddess Freyja, even in mediaeval times. Noblewomen kept pampered cats as status symbols. Cats appear in mediaeval bestiaries as mysterious, clever creatures. A 15th-century German legal code allowed fines for killing someone’s cat—unless it was proven to be demonic!