Bubastid

/bjuːˈbæstɪd/ noun

Definition

A follower or worshipper of Bast (or Bastet), the ancient Egyptian cat goddess of joy and protection.

Etymology

From Bubastis, the ancient Egyptian city sacred to the goddess Bast, plus the suffix '-id' meaning follower. The city was a major center of worship for the feline deity.

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Bubastis was one of the most important pilgrimage sites in ancient Egypt, with thousands of cat mummies discovered there—showing how deeply cats were revered in Egyptian religion!

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