'Your Month, Your Medieval Cat': Funny Felines Painted by Medieval Artists and Ready to Become Your Spirit Animal

Celeste Mello • Writer and Editor

Nov 14, 2026 9:30 AM EST

Which random personality has the internet assigned you this time?

I see a post like this and need to know which one belongs to me and decide whether it represents me or not. I have things to do, but this will only take a moment. That's me scrolling at 2 AM when I know I should have been sleeping. Well, finding out which medieval cat I am is apparently more important! I don't know if I agree with the result, though… I would like to discuss it with medieval artists.

The charm of these posts is that they give you something silly to share with your friends. I find my cat, look up theirs, and send them their pictures over. "Hey, bro, you really look like this cat." "You should definitely dress like this." "Next time, wear this little cat's hat." "This is your spirit animal, for real." You can find different ways to tease your friends. And everyone needs to see what they've been given. You can love or hate it, but that's your medieval cat. I'm sorry. I can't change it. We can't change fate, and neither can the ancient feline forces of art.

What I like about using medieval cats is how much personality I can read into their faces. These cats have a personality. Some look tired, annoyed, confused, or completely uninterested in whatever is happening. Their expressions are so human-like. I can relate to those feelings. Depending on the day, I could probably make a case for several of these cats being my spirit animal. I have work, studying, and a home to look after. I'm all these cats at once.

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