Myths and Legends Concearning Heterochromia
- Some Native American cultures refer to it as "Ghost Eyes," they say that a person with the disorder can see into heaven and Earth at the same time, through each of their different colored eyes
Religion
- It is supposed to make someone sensitive to Angelic Gods
Witch Craft
- It is a sign of Witchery in many cultures
Heterochromia in Animals
- It is commonly found in cats and dogs, especially in breeds such as:
- Turkish Van
- Angora
- Sphynx
- Persian
- Oriental Short - Haired
- Japanese Bobtail
FIBA
- The mascot of the 2010 FIBA Championship in Turkey was an Odd - Eyed Van Cat named "Bascatt"