Question

Why do you think cats were so sacred to the Egyptians? Why do you think so many of their gods had animal heads?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is explained below.

Explanation:

Egyptians believed that cats were magical creatures that could bring good luck. On the other hand, animals like dogs were valued by Egyptians because they were good at hunting and protecting them. In general, animals were valued by different reasons such as the ones stated here. As the question says, there were many gods who could adopt animal forms, but just Bastet could become a cat.