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The Cat Woman

In short: In a Lebanese tale, a cat can turn into a woman whenever she chooses.

The Cat Woman · A transformation of her own choosing FAIRY TALE ATLAS · № 232 The Cat Woman In a Lebanese tale, a cat can turn into a woman whenever she chooses. Origin Lebanon · storytelling tradition Atlas record 2002 First appearance Exact date unknown SIGNATURE MOTIF A transformation of her own choosing Reach¹ 2/10 Suggested age² 8+ Member rating No votes yet 2 records · 2 countries or regions blackhorsestories.com

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Origin and tradition

Lebanon · storytelling tradition

The publisher’s description of Praline Gay-Para’s Lebanese collection says that the cat chooses when to change. That detail raises a question worth bringing to the tale: who remains in control when an appearance changes? The Atlas lists the 2002 catalogue record and the 2024 collection separately.

Dated records and sources

  1. 2002 · Lebanon · storytelling tradition
    Praline Gay-Para · Contes du Liban : La femme-chatte · L’École des loisirs · Published collection
  2. 2024 · Paris, France
    Praline Gay-Para · Contes du Liban · Éditions du Jasmin · Public retelling

Country pages

Origin
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