Domagoj Valjak
Black Egyptian cat statue
The Ancient Egyptian religion was a vastly complex system of
polytheistic beliefs that included an elaborate mythology and a large
number of deities. Many of the deities were frequently represented as
animals: the funerary god Anubis was depicted as a jackal; Hathor, the
goddess of fertility, was often depicted as a cow; and Horus, the god of
sky and kingship and one of the most significant ancient Egyptian
deities, was usually depicted as an ornamented falcon. Animals’
significance extended beyond representing the gods; they were an
integral part of Egyptian culture and society...
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2018/02/23/ancient-egypt-cats/
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