Abyssinian, breed of domestic cat , probably of Egyptian origin , that has been considered to approximate the sacred cat of ancient Egypt more closely than any other living cat. The Abyssinian is a lithe cat with relatively slender legs and a long, tapering tail. Is the Abyssinian cat from Ethiopia? The Abyssinian is said … 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
Abyssinian , breed of domestic cat , probably of egyptian origin , that has been considered to approximate the sacred cat of ancient egypt more closely than any other living cat. What is the Egyptian domestic cat? 1. Chausie. The Chausie cat is one of the newer Egyptian cat breeds that we first saw in … Read more
Cats were represented in social and religious practices of ancient Egypt for more than 3,000 years Several ancient Egyptian deities were depicted and sculptured with cat-like heads such as Mafdet, Bastet and Sekhmet, representing justice, fertility and power. What is the original egyptian cat ? There were two main breeds of cat native to ancient … Read more