This cat statue is one of many examples of Egyptians ... as to why human characteristics were given to animals in ancient Egyptian art and architecture? That's a very good observation.

The fascination and reverence that the Ancient Egyptians held for cats can be seen in the statues, paintings, and mummies that are still found today. These are the 7 Egyptian breeds we still have ...

Cats are reverently depicted throughout thousands of years of ancient Egyptian art, not just as helpful rat catchers, but as ...

Though we do have the Ancient Egyptians to thank for making those ... path from working animal to beloved creature in their art, where cats are first depicted as hunters. Eventually, cats get ...

Much as today, the animals helped keep pests from homes (in life and in the afterlife, according to some interpretations of tomb art). Ancient Egyptians also believed cats brought good luck, thus ...

Since an Egyptian bronze cat was installed at the St. Louis City Art Museum last month ... indignation at the purchase of a $14,400 piece of ancient sculpture while St. Louis had no money for ...

It wouldn’t be a cats listicle without a mention of ancient Egypt ... Accordingly, wealthy Egyptian families would adorn their cats in fineries and jewels, even providing them meals befitting ...

There, they could view Ancient Egyptian artifacts, including those recovered from Bastet’s temple in Saqqara. Guests flocked to Meowseum Nights with their cats in tow. Though the event only ...