Bastet - Wikipedia
Bastet (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 Goddess – Birth Story, Powers, Symbols & Meanings
2020年7月14日 · 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 | Symbols & Facts | Britannica
Bastet, 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
2016年7月24日 · 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
2022年11月29日 · 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: Ancient Egypt’s Most Important Cat Goddess
2022年11月16日 · Bastet is an ancient Egyptian goddess who was worshipped primarily as a lioness-headed deity associated with home, fertility, women, and domesticity. Over time, her depiction and attributes evolved, and she became associated with other aspects as well.
Egyptian Cat Goddess: Who Is Bastet? - TheCollector
2023年10月27日 · 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.
The Egyptian Goddess Bastet - Ancient Egypt Online
Bastet, 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.
The Goddess Bastet and the Cult of Feline Deities in the Nile Delta
The fascinating and sometimes exotic character of ancient Egyptian religion finds its perfect symbolization in the feline goddess Bastet. In countless museums and exhibitions, we meet her depicted as a seated cat with varying divine iconography such as a scarab on her head.
Ancient Egyptian Goddess Bastet: Facts, Myths & Stories
Bastet was one of the most prominent deities in ancient Egyptian culture, worshipped as the Bastet Goddess of protection, fertility, and home. Her representation evolved from a lioness-headed goddess to a more feline, cat-headed deity, reflecting the …