The cat-sìth (Scottish Gaelic: [kʰaʰt̪ ˈʃiː], plural cait-shìth), in Irish cat sí (Irish: [kat̪ˠ ˈʃiː]), is a fairy creature from Celtic mythology, said to resemble a large black cat with a white spot on its chest. Legend has it that the spectral cat haunts the Scottish Highlands.

2025年3月11日 · There are stories about this fairy creature in British and Irish folklore, but it has stronger ties in the Scottish Highlands. Sìth and Sidhe loosely translate to “hill” or “mound,” which is...

2022年12月5日 · The Cat-Sìth, found both in Scottish and Irish mythology, is said to be a fairy with the form of a large cat, often as large as a dog. The Cat-Sìth is black all over, apart from a white spot in its chest.

2024年4月10日 · Learn all about the Celtic fairy cats (cait sidhe): their nature, how to contact them, fairy cat familiars, and more!

2022年4月21日 · The most infamous black cat of Celtic legend was the Cait-Sidhe (‘The Fairy Cat’ – ‘sidhe’, pronounced ‘Shee’, meaning ‘fairy’), otherwise known as Cat-Sìth, a huge creature believed to be a fairy or a witch in disguise.

2023年4月30日 · In Scotland and Ireland there are legends of cat-sìth—mythical fairy cats. It’s not surprising then, that the day after celebrating Lughnasad more cats entered my life via kittens from the local feral colony. Two mama cats had litters on property whose owner had a …

2023年9月24日 · Let’s dive in to the Scottish folklore surrounding the cat sith, to understand why these shadowy felines are symbols of Halloween. The cat sìth (also spelled cait sìdhe) is described as a large black cat with a white patch on its chest. It is often depicted standing on all fours with its back arched and fur standing up.

2023年12月5日 · The Legend of Cat Sìth, particularly in the context of the Scottish Highlands, is a captivating tapestry of myth, folklore, and cultural symbolism. This mythical creature, often depicted as a large black cat with a white spot on its chest, is deeply entrenched in Scottish lore and has fascinated generations with its mystical aura and ...

Celtic mythology describes Cat Sith as a fairy creature, said to resemble a large black cat with a white spot on its chest, and legend has the spectral cat haunting the Scottish Highlands. Such legends are said to be more common in Scottish folklore, but also occur in Irish.

There have been many reports of mystical and fairy cats throughout Scottish history. It is believed that many of these sightings can be attributed to 'Kellas cats' (cait shee) The Highland fairy cat.