Discover everything you need to know about Bastet, the Ancient Egyptian Cat Goddess in this animated Egyptian Mythology documentary. More Ancient Egpyt: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4KO0owrcdQJJNgJ8MngAJNIwsTZTJbvf
Who is Bastet the Cat Goddess? Bastet or Bast was the Ancient Egyptian Cat Goddess of fertility, motherhood, and protection. She was originally a lion god, like her sister Sekhmet, but transformed into a cat.
Watch the story of how Bastet came into existence, under her father, Sun God Ra. The reason why Bastet transforms from a lion god to a cat god is detailed in this documentary.
Why did Egypt love cats so much? The rise in the popularity of cats in ancient Egypt is another fascinating subject that is explored. You will see why cats transformed from a shy animal, into Ancient Egypt’s most beloved pet.
Bubastis Temple & Festival: Bastet’s tomb and cult center Bubastis is also explored in detail. See what Greek historian Herodotus had to say about his experience at the Bubastis temple and the Bubastis festival.
0:00 – Intro
0:54 – Bastet Animation
1:32 – Who Was Bastet?
2:05 – Bastet’s Origins
2:42 – Mythology with Ra and Sekhmet
3:51 – Ancient Stories of Bastet
4:14 – Supernatural Powers of Egyptian Cats
4:37 – Why Egypt Loved Cats
6:18 – Egyptian Hunter Cats
7:00 – The Worlds First Cat Meme
7:76 – Bastet The Fertility Goddess
8:00 – The Demon Days
8:24 – Symbolism Around Bastet
9:00 – Bastet Temples
9:26 – Bubastis – Cat City & Festival
10:15 – Bastet’s Popularity
11:12 – The Legacy of Bastet
