Roman Stoics like Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius applied them to politics and daily life. Today, Stoicism inspires mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT): examine thoughts, act justly, accept what you can’t change. 

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Today, you can find it as ceramic statues, plastic toys, and emoji, customized for everything from restaurants to tech companies. 

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Whatever its origins, the maneki‑neko became a popular talisman in Japan and, in the 20th century, traveling the world alongside Japanese diaspora communities. (4/5)

Another folklore origin says Ōta Dōkan, a Muromachi warlord and builder of Edo Castle, was lost and outnumbered fighting the Toshima clan. A beckoning cat led him to Jishōin Temple; he regrouped, won, and later donated a cat statue. (3/5)

One popular legend tells of the temple cat at Gōtoku‑ji saving 17th century feudal lord Ii Naotaka from lightning by beckoning him to shelter. As a result, the temple then prospered under the li family's patronage. In honor of the cat, maneki-neko was created in later generations. (2/5)

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The Yule Cat first appeared in 1862 Icelandic tales and was later linked with Grýla and the Yule Lads. Today, it stars in songs, decor, and sculptures, a playful reminder to give warm gifts.

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The tale may have encouraged farm workers to finish processing wool before the holidays. Those who did were rewarded with new clothes, while others risked becoming the cat’s prey. (2/3)

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