In Egyptian mythology, gods and goddesses could transform into animals, but only one, Bastet, goddess of home and fertility, was believed to be able to take on the form of a cat. A magnificent ...

Of the many Egyptian deities, Bastet—the goddess of cats and daughter of the sun god Re—is one of the most recognizable. Her existence proves that felines were revered in Ancient Egypt.

"About five or six cats got loose every night during 'Meowseum Nights', but none made it far before they were caught." ...

This Egyptian mummified cat's head is part of the ... Cats were also given in offering to the cat goddess, Bast. Bast was the deity of protection, fertility and motherhood. The presence of this ...

"Getting to New York the Easy Way with Bast and Anubis," is a short film about Bast & Anubis, WSJ. Magazine's favorite stylish characters, making their way from Egypt to The Museum Of Modern Art ...