Felines in Egypt

Egypt is in most cases called other famous monuments such as mummies, pyramids, and the Ghiza of Sphinx. Egyptian art is known for its paintings, sculptures and pyramids. All these things are usually created for pharaohs and gods and goddesses who adore them. The Egyptian religion is polytheistic and their gods are anthropomorphic, which means that they have many gods that can take on the form of humans and animals, including cats. These animals are well treated and worshiped like gods and goddesses.

When asked about the history of ancient Egyptian cats, Ekaterina Babash curated the sacred feline exhibition a few years ago at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Ekaterina Babash said the Egyptians "cared for the young" while keeping the hunter instincts cat I told myself to observe. People's way "The pet cat is not only pretty but also pretty, it protects the house by killing the mouse and hunting the snake," she said. "They protect their families, which are basic qualities that Egyptians want to connect with the gods."

Love for our cat started in ancient Egypt. The Egyptians believe that cats are sacred to the gods - and at a more practical level it is the perfect solution to keep rats and mice away from grain supplies. But the relationship with the cat changed during the European witch mania. Between the 11th and 14th centuries, the population of Europe has exploded - cats are no exception: animals are over the mainland and are considered widely insect pests. In the UK, elderly or single women who are the main targets of the witch trial are regarded as caretaker of cats. Therefore, the legend is that a cat is a witch's companion or "magical pet". How is a black cat? Another British tradition believes that Satan has been thrown out of heaven and turned blackberry bush. And the black cat is the materialization of the incarnation of the devil, and this belief develops mainly on black dogs.

The history of the ancient Egyptian cat dates back to Bastett, a cat goddess called a half-cat and a semi-lady. She is given the same responsibilities as she defends her country. This cat's idea as a guardian is based on the legend of Mafdet, Mafdet guards the danger by using her nails to take away the cunning snake, and Sekhmet is a terrible lionhead It is a goddess, ancient Egyptians must not be forgiven. I am not comforting her. It destroyed and destroyed all humanity. Today, Giza 's Sphinx blended the human head with the body of a big cat and decided who could do it. I received the idea of ​​custody when I entered a sacred temple.