Ancient Egyptian cats

Ancient Egyptian cats was domesticated in Egypt, probably around 2000 BC. There was a word for cat and that was miu or mii, meaning "one who meows." The fact that the armies were even sent to retrieve cats from abroad tells us how much they appreciate these loving animals .

We know that animals were worshiped by the ancient Egyptians. Feline reverence had a remarkable significance in their religious life.

The cats were considered sacred and respected. These adorable animals fascinated the Egyptians. Initially they were used to ward off snakes and slowly, they were started to be worshiped as deities. Whoever killed a cat was sentenced to death in the country. A household would go into mourning when a cat died. Children, especially young girls were often named after cats. The goddess who symbolizes Mafdet of justice and execution, was a lion-headed goddess. The cat goddess Bastet eventually replaced the cult of Mafdet, and Bast's image softened over time and became the deity representing protection, fertility and motherhood.

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[isaachoward]

Should be same laws today when it comes to hurting poor animals.

[StudioUAC]

I like they look cute with their little necklaces.

[loneshewolf]

My bronze mau beat up my other 3 cats when I brought him home as a kitten. His name is Psycho. They all get along now though.

[boolad]

I have the black cat what does that mean

[Bart-Did-it]

Rip to all the birds and rats in Egypt back then

[orcagaming]

I held one of these but it was blue and stoned

[simantinisinha]

😊😯😇Good Night 💤🌙
😊 Sweet Dream
🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

[jazzyphae]

Truth my cats watch over me at night. Very creepy but comforting lol

[Bart-Did-it]

Next time get your mum to narrate it if your to scared to do it yourself a robo voice sucks bro .