Bastet – Egyptian goddess
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Bastet is an ancient Egyptian goddess associated with various aspects, including protection, fertility, and the home. In Egyptian mythology, she was often depicted as a lioness or as a woman with the head of a lioness.
Bastet was highly revered in ancient Egypt and was considered a guardian deity. She was associated with domesticity, childbirth, and the protection of the pharaoh. She was also viewed as a protective goddess against evil spirits and was associated with the sun and the moon.
Bastet’s worship was widespread, and temples dedicated to her existed in different cities throughout ancient Egypt. Her cult reached its peak during the 22nd Dynasty, and she was often depicted in amulets and statues. In artwork, she was frequently depicted with a lioness’s head, wearing a headdress or crown.
As a goddess, Bastet represented both the nurturing and protective aspects of the feline world. Cats were considered sacred animals associated with her, and they were revered and protected. In Egyptian mythology, harming a cat, even accidentally, was a serious offense.
Bastet’s popularity endured throughout ancient Egyptian history, and her cult merged with that of the goddess Sekhmet, who was originally an independent deity associated with war and destruction. This merger reflected the duality of her nature—both gentle and protective, as well as fierce and vengeful.
Today, Bastet continues to be a popular figure in Egyptian mythology, and her symbol, the cat, remains associated with her. She is often revered as a symbol of feminine strength, protection, and fertility, and her influence can be seen in modern depictions of cats and cat-related themes.