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Bastet, “The Devouring Lady”

Also known as: Bast, Bastt, Wadjat-Bast
Husband: Ptah  Father: Ra  Related to: Sekhmet, Muut
Represents: Sun, Protection, Motherhood, Warriors, Cats, Dance, Pleasure, Perfume
Symbols: Cat, Lion, Perfume Jar, Ankh, Sistern, Utcht (Right Eye of Ra)
Colors: Black, Red, Gold, Turqoise
Plants: Cattails and Reeds, Catmint, Mint, Cinnamon, Sandalwood, Geranium, Yew, Cypress
Gems: Cat’s eye, Sunstone, Agate, Jasper, Lapis, Pyrite

The daughter of Ra, Bastet defended her father from the serpent Apep during his journey across the sky. After defeating her adversary, she protected the land by ensuring the Sun’s rays continued to bless the Nile.

The cat was said to be the embodiment of Bastet on Earth, and they were worshiped in her temples. Upon their deaths, they would be mummified and given to her as an offering. The animal was so sacred that killing one was a crime punishable by death.

Because of the cat’s ability to see in the dark, she was one of the only Egyptian gods to enjoy the distinction of being both a sun and moon goddess. 

”The Egyptian goddess Bast reminds us of all that is feline and feminine.  Her gifts, very cat-like in nature, include the refusal to be at everyone’s beck and call, and an insistence on the freedom of expression.  Most importantly, Bast leads us to accept the true nature of things (ourselves included) and helps us remain unswayed by the opinion of others.“ 

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