Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Ancient Egyptian Cats This essay explores the domestication and deification of cats by ancient Egyptians, including information on the goddesses Bastet and Sekhmet, Bubastis, the death and mummification of cats, and the present state of cats in Egypt. From Cats and Kittens magazine. http://www.petpublishing.com/catkit/articles/egypt.shtml Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *