Bastet

Bastet is an ancient Egyptian goddess often associated with home, fertility, and domesticity. Initially depicted as a lioness, she later became known as the protective goddess of households and childbirth, symbolized by a domestic cat. Bastet was revered for her nurturing qualities and was believed to guard against evil spirits and disease. She embodies duality: fierce in her lioness form and gentle in her cat form. People honored her through festivals and rituals, reflecting her importance in Egyptian culture as a source of protection and domestic harmony.