Cat Gods & Cat Goddesses From Ancient Cultures

6 Cat Gods & Cat Goddesses From Ancient Cultures

aneA Kelley  |  Feb 19th, 2019

You might know that the ancient Egyptians worshipped cat gods and cat goddesses, but have you heard about the Polish cat god who barked like a dog?

uthor Terry Pratchett said, “In ancient times, cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” When you hear this phrase, do you automatically think of ancient Egyptian cat goddesses and cat gods? Probably. Do you think of any other cultures when it comes to cat goddesses, cat gods and worshipping cats? Probably not. But don’t worry, I’ve been guilty of this misconception, too: For many years, I believed that the ancient Egyptians were the only ones who revered, praised and even worshipped cats. But as I began exploring world mythology, I found that there’s a lot more to cats, deities, and miracles than I first thought.

Beyond all the folklore about beckoning cats, helpful cats, temple-guarding cats, prophets being kind to cats, and cats serving as omens and familiars, there are a tales surrounding cat goddesses and cat gods that we rarely hear about. Here are six tales about cat gods and cat goddesses that you might not know.

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