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Bastet: The Mysterious Cat Goddess of Ancient Egypt 🐈‍⬛✨ These statues might look simple at first glance… but they represent one of the most beloved — and most mysterious — deities of Ancient Egypt: Bastet, the cat goddess. Discovered in the ancient city of Tell Basta, these bronze and stone figures were offerings to the goddess who symbolized protection, fertility, and the power of the sun. To the Egyptians, cats weren’t just animals — they were sacred guardians. Hurting one could mean punishm