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. What did the Egyptians call a cat? The Egyptians did not distinguish between a wild cat and a domesticated cat; all cats were known as … Read more
History of the egyptian mau “Mau” is literally the ancient egypt ian word for “cat.” (So, calling one of this breed an “Egyptian Mau cat” is a bit redundant!). How do you spell cat in hieroglyphics? Say “cat” like an Egyptian The word for cat in Egyptian hieroglyphic writing was miu or mii The feminine … Read more
Ancient Egyptians worshipped many animals for thousands of years. Animals were revered for different reasons. Dogs were valued for their ability to protect and hunt, but cats were thought to be the most special. Egyptians believed cats were magical creatures , capable of bringing good luck to the people who housed them. Did ancient Egyptian … Read more