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Bastet The Egyptian Goddess Votive Holder
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$25.00 |
Egyptian Statue Bastet Votive Holder 8"H X 7" L. Egyptian Statues Bastet or Bast cat Goddess of joy & protector of women. A goddess of many things, including dance, reproduction, music, the household, protection and good luck. Her earliest depictions show her with head of lioness and sometimes a fierce desert cat. Egyptians were very fond of the domestic cat. In fact, a person found guilty of killing a cat was sentenced to death. Also, when a cat died, it's family shaved their eyebrows as a sign of mourning. Candles are not included
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