Home Ancient History Ancient Egypt for Teachers Ancient Egypt for Kids Cats |
|
Cats,
Dogs, and Other Pets
|
|
But cats were special. Nearly all ancient Egyptian homes had a cat. But
cats were not pets. The ancient
Egyptians believed that cats had magical powers. They believed cats
protected their homes and children from danger. They kept a cat for
protection. Cats did keep down the rat population and they did chase away snakes.
Cats were much more important to the ancient Egyptians than that. You
can see examples of the cat in their art, pictured in positions of respect
and honor. You were in big trouble if you hurt a cat in ancient Egypt. Your
punishment could be death! The Cat in Ancient Egypt (Tour Egypt) Presentations in PowerPoint format
|
|
|
Illustrated
by
Phillip
Martin - All rights reserved |
|
Counter start date January 2006