Bastet. Statue of the goddess Bastet. Heavy and similar items

Bastet was originally a fierce warrior goddess of the sun lioness worshiped throughout most of ancient Egyptian history, but later she was changed to the cat goddess familiar today, becoming Bastet. Then she was depicted as the daughter of Atum-Ra, who had a son, the lion-god Mahes. As the protector of Lower Egypt, she was seen as the defender of the king, and thus the sun god, Ra. Along with other deities such as Hathor, Sekhmet, and Isis, Bastet was associated with the Eye of Ra. She is portrayed as battling a vicious serpent named Apep, Ra's enemy. In addition to its connections to solar energy, it was sometimes called "Eye of the Moon." Bastet, the goddess of pregnancy and childbirth, probably due to the fertility of the pet cat. You can contact us for more details about the right sizes and prices Welcome to Prnefrt! It is our pleasure to provide you with reproductions of Pharaonic artifacts as well as original pieces inspired by the Ancient Egyptians. None of our products are antiques; they are modern creations inspired by ancient ones. All our pieces are handmade in Suez, Egypt, including the base materials which are made in house. We welcome you to ask questions about any of our products prior to purchase. The shipping process takes five to ten days via DHL. Additional details can be confirmed with us directly before placing your order