So it’s plausible that sacred cats traveled with the cult of Bastet, hitching rides with Phoenician traders, Egyptian pilgrims, and later, Roman conquerors. Ottoni’s analysis bolsters this view.

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In ancient Egypt, cats were not just pets; they were almost royalty. These furry friends played a starring role in Egyptian culture, earning a level of respect that modern-day cat lovers can only ...

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Before women gained the right to vote ― in 1920 in the U.S. and in 1918 in the U.K. ― anti-suffrage propaganda used cats to emphasize that women would not be effective voters “because of their ...

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Tucked away in the Villa Zorayda Museum in St. Augustine lies a treasure that whispers tales of antiquity and mystique—the Sacred Cat Rug. This intriguing artifact is not just a piece of fabric. It’s ...