The Cat in Ancient Egypt by Jaromir Malek

The Cat in Ancient Egypt by Jaromir Malek

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Summary

Most modern cats are thought to be descended from the cats of ancient Egypt, so these creatures represent a living link betweeen ancient Egyptian civilization and our own. Drawing on a vast range of sources, this text examines the significance of cats in Egyptian religion and art.

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The Cat in Ancient Egypt by Jaromir Malek

True aristocrat of domestic animals, the cat has a distinguished ancestry. Most modern cats are thought to be descended from the cats of ancient Egypt, so these creatures represent a living link betweeen ancient Egyptian civilization and our own. Drawing on a vast range of sources, this text examines the significance of cats in Egyptian religion and art.
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ISBN 13 9780714119076
ISBN 10 0714119075
Title The Cat in Ancient Egypt
Author Jaromir Malek
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher British Museum Press
Year published 1997-08-01
Number of pages 144
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