Bastet Bastet, whose main cult center was located at Bubastis (modern Tell Basta), is usually shown as a cat-headed woman, or as in this statue, as a cat. Originally, she was probably a lioness deity. Bronze statues like these were found by the thousands along with mummified cats in special cemeteries dedicated to the goddess. |
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Late Period, 26th Dynasty |
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