How to Enchant Your Lover, c. 1470

illustration of man and woman embracing vigorously in a margin BL Stowe 17 f. 143

When a woman wants to be well loved by her husband or her lover, she must give him catnip to eat: he will be so much in love with her that he will not rest unless she is close to him.

The Distaff Gospels (trans. Madeleine Jeay & Kathleen Garay)

Even if this man-enchanting trick doesn’t work out for some reason, you’ll still be accompanied by a devoted band of cats.

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Anonymous
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11 years ago

This myth could be the origin of the mad cat lady!

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Anonymous
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11 years ago

Or rabbits. This year the rabbits ate all my cat nip out of my garden.

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Anonymous
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11 years ago

I've heard of tom-catting around, but this is crazy!

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Anonymous
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11 years ago

... I thought it was ANYTHING to eat, but especially enough beer. Fascinating blog!

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Anonymous
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11 years ago

It just goes to show you that men will eat anything!

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Anonymous
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11 years ago

This text has patiently abided these centuries for the fulfillment of its destiny to land on the Internet.