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| KAT'S
KORNER! |
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purrrrrrr!
My babies! Freep (on left) and Tasha
(on right)
The Difference Between Dogs and Cats.
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- A dog thinks: Hey, these people I
live with feed me, love me, provide me
with a nice warm, dry house, pet me, and
take good care of me...They must be gods!
- A cat thinks: Hey, these people I
live with feed me, love me, provide me
with a nice warm, dry house, pet me, and
take good care of me... I must be a god!
All Hail
Bastet!
A Cat's Prayer to Bast
Pitter patter of little feet, I pray
to Bast my soul to keep. If I die within
my house, I hope I got that little mouse!
Catnip, yarn, milk and naps, may humans
always provide us laps. Oh Bast hear my
call! (You always do when I fall.) Beautiful
Bast, purr me to sleep, for you, a dead
bird at your feet! Meow. (Translation: Amen)
May the gates of Cat-Heaven let me in
and out, in and out, in and out, in and............
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An Egyptian cat-goddess who protected
all cats and the family unit, especially
fertility and children. She was often
prayed to in ancient times when a
woman was giving birth for protection.
A cat in the house was deemed good
luck and a highly respected family
member. When the family cat died,
the family would shave their eyebrows
in mourning.
She also represented having a good
time by indulging in the pleasures
of life. Her cult was very popular
as you can imagine. Celebrations of
sex, food, drinking (and naps!) were
held in Her honor. Think of a well
pampered cat and the life of luxury
they lead.
The Egyptians knew cats were very
useful to have around.  Catching
mice and killing snakes was a very
good thing if you worked in the fields.
Soon they became more than just useful,
they became sacred. It was a stoning
offense to kill a cat, even accidentally!
They mummified hundreds of cats, knowing
they would see they're beloved kitties
in the after life.
More
information about Bast
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MORE info about Bast!
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