Persians, cats and Egyptians - John Dods poking Dirkses, in a friendly way, 30 June 2023

 Dirk Heinsius

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According to legend, the Persian King Cambyses II had his men carry cats into the Battle of Pelusium against the ancient Egyptians. Since the Egyptians revered cats so highly, they fled rather than fight.

• Russell Briant

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  A shaggy dog story for sure….

  

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• Ben Vartok

  And extra lunch perhaps? What about Persians who had cat allergies? Did HR do proper consultation and engage with the army before employing this stratagem and is it 5 or 10 points for "Cat Carry" depending on whether you have pet cages or not?

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• Dirk Heinsius

  This is my argument for Persians being able to field Irr Hd(I)

  

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  • Barry Norris

    Dirk Heinsius There are those who would claim cats as Hd(S) or very tiny Cm(X)

    

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    • Russell Briant

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      Barry Norris. They would be wrong…

      

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  Vincent Cholewa

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  Beware the black kitten of death! Mark Caunter posted this pic a while ago.