When did the myth of cats have nine lives come from
your all full of rubbish. it comes from a British naval saying relating to the 'cat-o-nine tails' which was a type of whip used to 'flog' (whip) anyone found guilty of a crime (if execution was not to be used). The 'cat' was said to have nine lives because it had nine ends. Some times one would break off during punishment but the 'cat' had nine lives because even if one broke off horrific gashes were still left by the remainder. So in answer to your question that's where it came from and has nothing to do with a cat! Also the phrase 'to let the cat out of the bag' is another naval phrase which means to get the 'cat' out of a piece of sacking so to be used for punishment.
Hope that helps..
Egyptians
many moons ago
Some people believe in the superstition that cats have nine lives, because cats can survive falls from high places with few, if any injuries. This gives the appearance that the cats return to life after sustaining a fatal accidents. Granted, they may sustain minor injuries, such as bloody noses, cracked teeth, or a few broken ribs, but they live to recover.
The ability of the cat to survive these accidents that would kill humans or other animals is not due to multiple lives, but to several advantages they possess. Their small size and low body weight soften the impact as they make contact with the ground after falling from great heights.
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