Tag Archives: Hathor

CAT GODDESS BAST AND THE GODDESS MUT

           Bast continued to be associated with other goddesses that were protectors of motherhood and children, such as the ancient Egyptian mother or creator goddess Mut.           “In the temple of Koptos the goddess Mut of Thebes was called …. … Continue reading →

by LA Vocelle Posted on August 9, 2012
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CAT GODDESS BAST COULD HAVE ORIGNATED FROM THE NUBIAN GOD BES

Assimilation and Evolution of the Cat Goddess: PART II           Prior to Bast’s association with Hathor, the cat goddess might have originated from the god Bes, whose name in Nubian means cat.  Bes, a short dwarf-like figure with a cat … Continue reading →

by LA Vocelle Posted on August 8, 2012
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THE ASSIMILATION AND EVOLUTION OF THE CAT GODDESS BAST

            The evolution of the goddess Bast took place gradually over the entire span of the ancient Egyptian kingdom.  The gods and goddesses were continually changing, sharing and combining attributes.   Because of the complexity of the Egyptian pantheon, various … Continue reading →

by LA Vocelle Posted on August 5, 2012
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