Bastet, goddess of Egypt
Discover the legends and myths and religious beliefs surrounding Bastet, the Egyptian goddess of cats. The cat goddess Bastet represented both the home and the domestic cat and the war-like aspect of a lioness. Her cult was centered on her sanctuary at Bubastis and she was also worshipped at Leontopolis along with other Lion-Ra-related gods. The goddess Bastet represented Lower Egypt. Whilst there are many Cat Goddesses and lion gods, Bastet is the only one represented as a domestic cat. Bastet (also known as Bast) eventually replaced the ancient cult of Mafdet, the earliest cat goddess. Additional, interesting facts and information about ancient Egypt, and its mysterious gods, is also available via
Bastet, goddess of EgyptDiscover the legends and myths and religious beliefs surrounding Bastet, the Egyptian goddess of cats. The cat goddess Bastet represented both the home and the domestic cat and the war-like aspect of a lioness. Her cult was centered on her sanctuary at Bubastis and she was also worshipped at Leontopolis along with other Lion-Ra-related gods. The goddess Bastet represented Lower Egypt. Whilst there are many Cat Goddesses and lion gods, Bastet is the only one represented as a domestic cat. Bastet (also known as Bast) eventually replaced the ancient cult of Mafdet, the earliest cat goddess. Additional, interesting facts and information about ancient Egypt, and its mysterious gods, is also available via
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