In ancient Egypt, cats were not just pets; they were almost royalty. These furry friends played a starring role in Egyptian culture, earning a level of respect that modern-day cat lovers can only dream of. Cats were celebrated for their grace, cunning, and uncanny ability to keep homes pest-free, but their influence didn't stop... read full story
Photo: Cats in ancient Egypt were considered sacred and were connected with Bastet, the goddess of fertility, protection and pleasure. Bastet was depicted as a woman with the head of a cat or lioness. Cats were worshipped in her honour by people at home and in temples and were mummified along with mice and bowls of milk to feed them in the afterlife. The mummification process was similar to human mummification. The cats were normally placed in a sitting position and the tightly bound cloths were painted with feline features. Place made: Egypt Wellcome Images Keywords: Mummies; mummy; cat; Cats; mummification; Fertility