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2007-05-11 02:29:56 · 7 answers · asked by alix m 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The cat is a symbol of the goddess Bastet. Bastet's consort was called Bast.
2007-05-11 02:34:28 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cat in ancient Egypt, or miw (to see), was a sacred and respected beast. These small companions fascinated the Egyptians, and were venerated by all. It was in Egypt that the cat was first domesticated 4,000 years ago and where they were held in the most admiration and respect. There is evidence of wild felines around the banks of Egypt, but it was not until around 2000 BCE that the fully domesticated cat was brought into the houses of Egyptians.
The first domesticated Egyptian cats in Egypt were more than likely used for warding off the common asp and other snakes, and the typical chasers of rodents. Slowly though, the cat became more to the Egyptians than just a normal animal, the cat became a god
2007-05-11 09:35:18 · answer #2 · answered by ~Heathen Princess~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The egyptian goddess Bast had a cat's head. Whomever killed a cat in Egypt was said to be punished by death. Greek god Diana also took the form of a cat.
2007-05-11 09:35:55 · answer #3 · answered by katewearsconran 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats represented many gods in ancient Egypt.
See the link for more information.
2007-05-11 09:34:29 · answer #4 · answered by FCabanski 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps the cat could guide you to where you left Webster's collecting dust.
2007-05-11 09:33:13 · answer #5 · answered by cosmiccolors2 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cat is their God and not the living spirit God.
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2007-05-11 09:37:54 · answer #6 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Represented the fact that Pharaohs appreciated good pu ssy.
2007-05-11 09:38:32 · answer #7 · answered by Sick Puppy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋