In any event, it's always nice to read any story about a society of cats, since that concept seems almost antithetical for felines -- at least, those I have known. The idea of cat prophets, however, is an appealing one.
And even if the Abyssinians above aren't yours, they're still adorable!
Regards to all from my tabby Phoenix, who's doubtless sunning herself on a windowsill at home right now (while I sit beneath fluorescent lights all day).
Anyhow, quoting from the (not incredibly eloquent) Wiki article linked to in the ingress:
Zapffe's theory, is that humans are born with an overdeveloped skill (understanding, self-knowledge) which does not fit into nature's design. The human craving for justification on matters such as life and death cannot be satisfied, hence humanity has a need that nature cannot provide satisfaction for. The tragedy, following this theory, is that humans spend all their time trying not to be human. The human being, therefore, is a paradox.
Something in that vein is what the cats are meant to illustrate.
Yeah, Abyssinians rock, don't they? I know a hybrid of Abysinnian and ordinary domestic cat. She has somewhat smaller ears and is just about the prettiest cat I've ever seen. Enchanting personality, too.
My best regards back to Ms. Phoenix! The world's northernmost desert wind.
