In ancient Egypt, cats were seen as sacred protectors of the home. #history #egypt #ancient | Ancient Media

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In Ancient Egypt, cats were not just pets — they were sacred symbols of protection, grace, and beauty. The goddess Bastet, depicted with the head of a cat, represented love, fertility, and joy. Egyptians celebrated her with great festivals in the city of Bubastis. When a cat died, its owners would shave their eyebrows in mourning. Thousands of cat mummies were discovered in tombs at Saqqara, proving their divine status 🏺 Cats guarded homes and symbolized intelligence and power in royal palaces

2.1K views · 23 reactions | In Ancient Egypt, cats were considered protective. Cats were highly revered in Ancient Egypt, especially because of their role in controlling pests like mice and snakes. They were closely associated with the goddess Bastet, who was the deity of home, fertility, and protection. Killing any cat was sometimes punishable by death. #egypt #egyptian #folklore | Naturalist's Guide | Facebook

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