New studies trace the domestication of cats to ancient Egypt, linking their origins to religious rituals and the cult of ...

Eventually, some ancient Egyptians likely welcomed the cats home as adorable pet companions, they say. The domestication and spread of animals driven by cults is not uncommon. For instance, previous ...

This discovery shifts the spotlight back to ancient Egypt, where cats held a special place in society. The connection? A goddess named Bastet. Temples dedicated to Bastet have been discovered ...

Discover the history, folklore, and cultural significance of cats around the world, from Bulgaria to ancient Egypt.

Ancient people built ... to in the ancient times In ancient Egypt, cats were far more than beloved pets, they were sacred beings linked to the goddess Bastet. Cats were believed to ward off ...

Ancient Egypt is well known to have been the cradle ... Several mummified cat remains and deities like the Egyptian goddess Bastet suggest that the furry felines and humans lived alongside each ...

A new study published in American Antiquity revealed insights into the history of domestic cats in the Americas, including ...