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The text on Thai cats
- TamraMaeo Thai - - describes
the characteristics of various types of Thai cats. It was
originally written on Thai Khoi leaf manuscripts and was
later published with appendices containing verses and
illustrations. The text describes, according to the old
beliefs, the 17 types of cats with positive characteristics
or the auspicious cats and 6 types of cats with negative
characteristics or the inauspicious cats.
The 17 types of the auspicious cats with good
characteristics are: Ninlarat
1
, Wilat, Supphalak, Kao Taem,
Malet
2
, Saem Sawet, Rattana Kamphon
3
, Wichian Mat
4
,
Ninla-chak, Mulila
5
, Krop Waen, Pat Sawet
6
, Krachok,
Sing-hasep, Karawek, Chatubot
7
, and Koncha
8
.
The 6 types of inauspicious cats with bad
characteristics are: Thupphonla-phet, Phan Phayak,
Pisat, Hinna-thot, Kop Ploeng, and Nep Saniat.
The auspicious type of cat such as Wichian Mat
- this type of cat has clear blue eyes and off-white
coat with black dabs of fur on 9 parts of the body - its
face, tail, four feet, both ears, and genital. It is believed
that it will bring good fortune to the owner.
The i nausp i c i ous t ype o f ca t such a s
Thupphonlaphet - this type of cat has off-white coat,
crooked tail and red eyes and habitually steals things.
It is believed that it will bring misfortune to the owner.
Text on Thai Cats
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