The cat's whiskers: an important sculpture from Ancient Egypt
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This Egyptian cat sculpture was made as a votive offering to the goddess Bastet, and is one of the largest examples to survive from antiquity
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The Sacred Cats of Ancient Egypt
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Egyptian Cat God, Worship, History & Deities - Lesson
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Premium Photo Sacred cat of ancient egypt illustration cats
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How Ancient Egyptians Shaped the Modern Cat, Cat Tales
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Bast's Legacy: How the Cat Goddess Continues to Inspire Modern
Cat Harvard Art Museums
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Cats Rule in Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egyptians Believed Cats Had 'Divine Energy
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Cat Mummies Were a Big Thing in Ancient Egypt (Video)