4.4K views · 40 reactions | In ancient Egypt, cats were seen as sacred protectors of the home. #history #egypt #ancient | Ancient Media | Facebook

Why did ancient Egyptians worship cats? #ancient #Egypt #history #famous #cat #sad | itsweirdtime

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

Cats have a rich and fascinating history intertwined with human civilization. In ancient Egypt, cats were revered and considered sacred animals. They were associated with the goddess Bastet, the deity of home, fertility, and protection. Cats were often depicted in Egyptian art, and harming a cat was considered a serious offense, sometimes even punishable by death. So: Don’t mess with cats or cat ladies! 🙌🐱 | Dr. Matt McGlasson

80K views · 771 reactions | A stunning relic of ancient Egypt, but does its beauty hide a story of theft? #ancienthistory #egypt #history | Antiqua | Facebook