Ancient Egyptians considered cats divine, and harming one was punishable by death. #history #egypt #ancienthistory | Intriguing Archaeology

In Ancient Egypt, cats were considered protective. Cats were highly revered in Ancient Egypt, especially because of their role in controlling pests like mice and snakes. They were closely associated with the goddess Bastet, who was the deity of home, fertility, and protection. Killing any cat was sometimes punishable by death. #egypt #egyptian #folklore | Naturalist's Guide