The popular Maneki Neko or "Lucky Cat," which you often see in restaurants and shops, has a legendary origin story that dates back to 17th-century Japan.
According to the legend, a feudal lord was sheltering under a tree during a storm when he noticed a cat raising its paw as if to wave him over. Curious, he followed the cat into a nearby temple. Moments later, lightning struck the very tree he had been standing under.
The cat's simple gesture saved his life, and from that day forward, the beckoning cat became a symbol of luck and protection.
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The popular Maneki Neko or "Lucky Cat," which you often see in restaurants and shops, has a legendary origin story that dates back to 17th-century Japan.
According to the legend, a feudal lord was sheltering under a tree during a storm when he noticed a cat raising its paw as if to wave him over. Curious, he followed the cat into a nearby temple. Moments later, lightning struck the very tree he had been standing under.
The cat's simple gesture saved his life, and from that day forward, the beckoning cat became a symbol of luck and protection.
Credits: Unbelievable World - FB
