Bastet's Blessings: The Story of Ancient Egypt's Sacred Cats

Long ago, in ancient Egypt, people believed that cats were magical animals that brought good luck. They treated them like royalty, decorating them with jewelry and feeding them exceptional food. When these beloved cats passed away, they were carefully preserved in mummification.

The Egyptians had a goddess named Bastet, who could transform into a cat. To honor her, people gave mummified cats as gifts at her sanctuary in a city called Bubastis. They did this to show their respect and ask for her blessings.

But not everything was excellent. Some priests at Bastet's temples bred cats to mummify and sell them to visitors. This was a sad and cruel practice that hurt these poor animals.

Even though there was a dark side to this story, the tale of Bastet and her cat followers is still captivating about faith and respect in ancient Egyptian culture.

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