Bastet - Wikipedia
WEBBastet (Ancient Egyptian: bꜣstt), also known as Ubasti, [a] or Bubastis, [b] is a goddess of ancient Egyptian religion possibly of Nubian origin, worshipped as early as the Second Dynasty (2890 BC). In ancient Greek religion, she was known as Ailuros (Koinē Greek: αἴλουρος, lit. 'cat').
Bastet | Symbols & Facts | Britannica
WEBBastet, ancient Egyptian goddess worshiped in the form of a lioness and later a cat. The daughter of Re, the sun god, Bastet was an ancient deity whose ferocious nature was ameliorated after the domestication of the cat around 1500 BCE.
Bastet - World History Encyclopedia
WEBJul 24, 2016 · Bastet is the Egyptian goddess of the home, domesticity, women's secrets, cats, fertility, and childbirth. She protected the home from evil spirits and disease, especially diseases associated with women and children. As with many deities in Egyptian religion, she also played a role in the afterlife.
Bastet – Mythopedia
WEBNov 29, 2022 · An important member of the ancient Egyptian pantheon, Bastet was a feline-headed goddess who served as a protector of pregnant women and manifestation of the Eye of Ra. Originally a fierce deity, Bastet became more benevolent over time.
Bastet Goddess – Birth Story, Powers, Symbols & Meanings
WEBJul 14, 2020 · In Egyptian mythology, Bastet (Bast) is the goddess of protection, cats, pregnancy, fertility, music, warfare, and ointments. She was generally revered as the daughter of Ra the creator god and king of the Egyptian Gods. As Bastet was the goddess of cats, she was usually depicted with a cat head and an ankh (the Egyptian symbol of life).
Bastet (Bast) - Explore Deities of Ancient Egypt
WEBBastet was the daughter of Ra, sister of Sekhmet, the wife of Ptah, and the mother of Mihos. Since the Second Dynasty, Bastet was worshiped as a deity, most commonly in Lower Egypt. Her form and powers changed over the years.
The Egyptian Goddess Bastet - Ancient Egypt Online
WEBBastet, also called Bast, was one of many Ancient Egyptian gods, associated with the lioness and later the cat. She was the goddess of protective ointments and potions, pleasure, and health. She was considered a protector deity of both humans and felines. She was also the gentler version of her sister goddess, Sekhmet.
Bastet: Ancient Egypt's most worshipped feline goddess
WEBIn the pantheon of ancient Egyptian deities, few figures captivate the imagination as vividly as Bastet, the enigmatic cat goddess. Revered as a symbol of protection, fertility, and grace, Bastet's influence extended far beyond the sacred temples and into the daily lives of the ancient Egyptians.
Egyptian Cat Goddess: Who Is Bastet? - TheCollector
WEBOct 27, 2023 · Bastet was the revered Egyptian cat goddess with the head of a cat, and the body of a woman, who was known as a fearsome and almighty protector. Also known as Bast, Bastet is one of the most important goddesses of ancient Egyptian mythology. She was most frequently represented as a long, slender woman with the head of a cat, while …
Bastet: The Ancient Egyptian Cat Goddess - Mythology Source
WEBDec 29, 2020 · Bastet, also often called Bast, was an Egyptian goddess with the head of a cat. The protector of Lower Egypt and the sun god Ra, Bastet grew to be an important deity in the Egyptian religion.
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