Cat Sith (Cat Sidhe)

Celtic Mythology / Mythical Creatures

Cat Sith (Cat Sidhe) - (In Irish and Scottish lore, a magical creature that looks like a large black cat about the size of a dog with large, protruding whiskers, a large white patch on its chest, and a long, arched back. Cat Siths are said to be found in the Highlands of Scotland; to a lesser extent, legends about them circulate in Ireland. In some tales, the Cat Sith is described not as a spirit, but as a witch who can transform into an animal. One of the largest Cat Siths appears during a Tageirm, a magical spell. This spell is cast to summon the Cat Sith and make it grant one wish).