Bastet is probably the best-known feline goddess from Egypt. Initially depicted as a lioness, Bastet assumed the image of a cat or a feline-headed woman in the 2nd millennium BCE. Although she combined both nurturing and violent qualities, her shielding and motherly aspects typically were emphasized.
Is a Anubis a cat?
Anubis was an ancient Egyptian god of the dead, represented as a jackal or a man with the head of a jackal.
What gods are associated with cats?
Cat GodsBastet.Sekhmet.Mafdet.6 Cat Gods From Around the World | History Cooperative
What is an Egyptian cat called?
Egyptian Maus are a small to medium-sized short-haired cat breed. They are one of the few naturally spotted breeds of domesticated cat. The spots of the Mau occur on only the tips of the hairs of its coat. It is considered a rare breed.
