06/04/2025
In ancient Egypt, cats held a sacred status, closely associated with the goddess Bastet, who symbolized home, fertility, and protection. 🐱✨ Harming a cat, even unintentionally, was considered a grave offense, sometimes punishable by death. Cats were believed to bring good fortune and divine protection.
When a beloved feline passed away, Egyptians mourned profoundly—shaving their eyebrows as a sign of grief. They even mummified their cats, complete with food and toys, to ensure their companions were well-provided for in the afterlife. Such reverence for cats was so profound that during a Persian invasion, enemy forces used cats as shields, aware that Egyptians would rather surrender than risk harm to these cherished animals. 😻
