In "Serat Katuranggan Kucing", or Javanese manuscript of cats, specific cat types have characteristics that affect those who keep them. The manuscript describes various types of cats in the form of tembang (traditional verses to sing). A 🧵for #FolkloreSunday theme of cats. 1/10 - ThreadSky

putriprihatini.bsky.social • 4 days ago

In "Serat Katuranggan Kucing", or Javanese manuscript of cats, specific cat types have characteristics that affect those who keep them. The manuscript describes various types of cats in the form of tembang (traditional verses to sing).

A 🧵for #FolkloreSunday theme of cats.

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putriprihatini.bsky.social•4 days ago

Some cat types have specific names. For example, Satria Wibawa ("honorable warrior") is a cat with consistent markings covering its feet, face, and body, preferably with short/bobbed tail. A cat that helps to achieve life goal and makes wishes come true. 2/10

putriprihatini.bsky.social•4 days ago

Two opposite cat types are described as Wulan Krahingan ("daylight moon", or black cat with white belly spot) and Wulan Purnama ("full moon", or white cat with black belly spot) in different verses. They are believed to bring happiness and luck. 3/10

putriprihatini.bsky.social•4 days ago

Cats with large dark spots on its back are called Sangga Buana ("pillar of the world"). This cat type is seen as a sign of prosperity and fortune. This applies to any types of coat and color as long as there are spots on the back. 4/10

putriprihatini.bsky.social•4 days ago

White cat with dark markings or spots on its head is called Bujangga Hamengku, a combination of "wise person/poet" and "guardian". An especially auspicious type spiritually, especially if it has short tail or bobbed tail, known as "buntut bundel" in Javanese. 5/10

putriprihatini.bsky.social•4 days ago

A cat that tends to be quiet or doesn't have pronounced meow is called Wisnu Atonda, another auspicious type. The name came from Vishnu, the God of Preservation in Hindu religion, and the word "signs". The sign of hidden wisdom, perhaps? 6/10

putriprihatini.bsky.social•4 days ago

A cat that has a white line-like marking on its face that extends way back is called Pandita Lelaku ("the path of a priest"). It's said to inspire wisdom, compassion, and other positive influences in life. 7/10

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