Bastet
Culture & Region
Ancient Egypt
Time Period
c. 2nd millennium BCE prominence (lioness); 1st mill. BCE (cat)
Domains
Protectionhomefertilityjoymusiccats
Symbols & Animals
Catlionesssistrumbasket
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Bubastis (Per-Bast)
- Memphis
Key Myths & Stories
Protector goddess; joyful festivals; domesticated aspect of fierce goddess
Related Deities
Gentler counterpart to Sekhmet; ≈ Artemis (Greek)