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7 Δεκ 2021 · The ancient Egyptians’ special love for cats is well known. Admired for her hunting abilities, the sleek feline achieved divine status, becoming a fixture of ancient Egyptian society. Lavish tomb paintings, lofty statues, and intricate jewelry all show the Egyptians’ great fondness for cats.
15 Αυγ 2024 · The oldest images of cats in ancient Egypt appear as hieroglyphs at Lisht. A block relief dating to the later Old Kingdom (found within the Middle Kingdom pyramid complex of Amenemhat I) names a city called Miuu, written as three seated cats that reads ‘Lord of Cats’ Town’.
In 1830, Christian Gottfried Ehrenberg accounted of having observed three different small cat forms in Egypt: the jungle cat, the African wildcat, and a sacred cat that was intermediate in size between the jungle cat and the domestic cat.
17 Αυγ 2021 · Along with hieroglyphics, obelisks and geometric patterns, cats feature prominently in ancient Egyptian art, reflecting the animal’s unique status among the people who dwelled along the Nile...
Bastet, the Egyptian goddess of cats, played a significant role in ancient Egypt’s religious landscape. She was revered as a protector and guardian, associated with the sun and other gods. Cats held a sacred status in Egyptian culture, symbolizing protection and fertility.
5 Οκτ 2019 · Bastet, the Egyptian cat goddess, was both seductive and ferocious. The protector of the king, this feline deity was loved through most of Egypt’s long history. The wondrous world of Egyptian deities is filled with all manner of fantastic creatures, each one captivating in its unique depiction.
by Nadine. Did you know that cats were revered as sacred creatures in ancient Egypt? Explore the captivating world of ancient Egyptian cats and discover the extraordinary facts that shaped their role in Egyptian culture.
