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You are the cat, tamer of human beings, not tamed by them!
You are the animal we all fear, favorite of sorcerers, darling of witches, treasured by sangomas.
You are the cat, guardian of the village, protecting us from enemies we both can and cannot see!
Sent by the sky gods to shield the world from invisible foes and visible vermin.
Oh, cat, master of life!
You guard me while I sleep,
I honor you, dear cat,
And feed and nourish you, for it is said that the gods and ancestors will bring eternal suffering upon any human who stoops to harm you.

/zulusu kaķu godināšanas dziesma. teicis Mutwa Credo/