In Egyptian times, black cats were revered and one of their goddesses even took the form of a cat. In post Christian times, the black cat is considered evil for its association with witches. Ironically, a black cat walking towards you is considered lucky while one walking away is said to be stealing your luck.
When bitten by a wolf, one was thought to become a werewolf. On the nights of full moons, the person would turn into a werewolf in search of food and killings. It was often said, the only way to kill a werewolf was by using a silver bullet.
Bats also carry the superstition that if a person becomes bitten by a vampire bat, that person will also become a vampire. Who's main survival is the thirst for blood. It was thought that once a person became a vampire, they could live for eternity, or until someone came along with a steak and drove it through their hearts.
Certain dogs made people superstitions as well. The Rottweiller was believed to keep watch over Satan's gates and protected the "evil ones". Many movies today, portray these fine animals as "beasts of evil."
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