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[https://www.history.com/articles/cats-ancient-egypt by Elizabeth Yuko 17/8/21 HISTORY] | [https://www.history.com/articles/cats-ancient-egypt by Elizabeth Yuko 17/8/21 HISTORY] | ||
Along with hieroglyphics, obelisks and geometric patterns, cats feature prominently in ancient Egyptian art, reflecting the animal’s unique status among the people who dwelled along the Nile River. The animals were initially adopted as useful predators in ancient Egypt and gradually became symbols of divinity and protection. | Along with hieroglyphics, obelisks and geometric patterns, cats feature prominently in ancient Egyptian art, reflecting the animal’s unique status among the people who dwelled along the Nile River. The animals were initially adopted as useful predators in ancient Egypt and gradually became symbols of divinity and protection. | ||
=====Sacred animals of ancient Egypt===== | |||
[https://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/blog/sacred-animals-ancient-egypt by REASDING MUSEUM 15/5/20] | |||
Discover how animals were worshipped in ancient Egypt as gods and goddesses, their sacred meanings, and why these creatures were revered so highly by the Egyptian people. | |||
