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Cat : Many of the Celtic legends pictured the cat as a ferocious, evil creature, but that may have been because cats at that time were untamed.

However, it was considered a potent totem animal of several clans; Caithness was named after the clan of the Catti.

In Ireland Finn MacCumhaill was said to have fought a clan of "cat-headed" people, probably Celts who wore cat skins on their helmets.

The cat is a strong protector, especially when facing a confrontational situation.