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Cat Mummy

One of the fascinating yet eerie artworks of ancient Egypt is the cat mummy. As one might expect, it is a mummified cat, but there is more to it than meets the eye. These mummies were created as an offering to the goddess Bastet, who was the goddess of the home, fertility, and childbirth, as well as the protector of cats.

The ancient Egyptians believed that when a cat died, its soul would travel to the afterlife and become reunited with its owner. This belief is why they held cats in such high regard and why they mummified them. The mummies were either found inside temples or offered as gifts to the goddess Bastet.

Creating a cat mummy was a lengthy process. First, the cat was killed, its body was emptied of all internal organs, and it was then dried. The dried body was then covered in a type of resin to preserve it. Egyptians then wrapped the cat in linen, which was sometimes decorated with amulets. After the wrapping process was complete, the mummy was put in a sarcophagus and placed in a tomb.

While the process of creating a cat mummy may seem cruel by modern standards, it was an essential part of ancient Egyptian culture. They displayed these mummies in homes as a sign of respect for their pets’ life, and they believed that it would bring them good luck.

These days, mummified cats still serve as an essential record of ancient Egyptian culture. They are studied by archaeologists, historians, and even cat lovers. If you visit the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo or the British Museum in London, you will get to see some of the most well-preserved cat mummies in the world.

So, if you’re interested in learning more about ancient Egyptian culture, or if you’re a cat lover, the cat mummy is a must-see!