Cats was thought to be the most special animal. Cats were more respected than any other animal throughout ancient Egypt. Cats were praised for killing venomous snakes and protecting the Pharaoh since at least the First Dynasty of Egypt. Several ancient Egyptian deities were depicted and sculptured with cat-like heads such as Mafdet, Bastet and Sekhmet, representing justice, fertility and power.
Originally valued for their ability to kill and keep away varmints, cats were more respected than any other animal throughout ancient Egypt. Cats were associated with the gods Mafdet, Banstet and Sekhmet, all of which had the head of a cat.
