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Inet-su-namun holding a black mau.Cats, known in ancient Egypt as "Mau", were considered sacred in ancient Egyptian society.
Praised for controlling vermin and its ability to kill snakes such as cobras, the domesticated cat became a symbol of grace and poise.
As a revered animal and one important to Egyptian society and religion, some cats received the same mummification after death as humans. Mummified cats were given in offering to Bast.
They were worshipped by the Egyptians and given jewelry in hieroglyphics.
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Date Taken
Dec 14, 2017, 3:59:15 PM
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