The Book, Cat, & Cat Book Lovers Almanac

of historical trivia regarding books, cats, and other animals. Actually this blog has evolved so that it is described better as a blog about cats in history and culture. And we take as a theme the advice of Aldous Huxley: If you want to be a writer, get some cats. Don't forget to see the archived articles linked at the bottom of the page.

May 30, 2020

May 30

An important part of Norse mythology was the goddess Frigg. She is sometimes assumed to be a different verison of the goddess Freyja. We read that the Norse called the planet Venus, Friggjarstjarna, that is, Frigg's star. Freyja is sometimes depicted in a chariot drawn by two cats. May 30 is the feast day for the goddess Frigg.

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