The Cat in Ancient Egypt

Name: The Cat in Ancient Egypt
Brand: Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd
SKU: 9780714119700
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By Jaromir Malek

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The Cat in Ancient Egypt by Jaromir Malek explores the cultural, religious, and social significance of cats in ancient Egyptian society. It delves into their revered status, the role they played in art and daily life, as well as their connection to the gods and goddesses. The book is richly illustrated, providing a visual journey through ancient Egypt's unique relationship with these cherished animals.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the role of animals in history, especially the cultural significance and symbolic meanings attributed to cats in ancient Egyptian society. It delves into how these beloved creatures were revered and explores the relationship between people and animals in an ancient world, making it a captivating read for both history and cat enthusiasts.

Cats can be seen in ancient Egyptian homes, temples and adorning the heads of their gods. Cats in Egypt were probably domesticated by around 4,000 BC from wild ancestors. Over the following centuries, they became popular household pets. In this book, Dr Malek draws on a vast range of artistic and written sources to show how cats became one of the most widely esteemed and revered animals in Egypt.

Description

An informative guide to the relationship between humans and cats in the ancient Egyptian world.

Cats can be seen in ancient Egyptian homes, temples, and adorning the heads of their gods. Cats in Egypt were probably domesticated by around 4,000 BC from wild ancestors. Over the following centuries, they became popular household pets.

In The Cat in Ancient Egypt, Dr Malek draws on a vast range of artistic and written sources to show how cats became one of the most widely esteemed and revered animals in Egypt.

An ideal gift for any fan of ancient Egyptian culture.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780714119700

Publisher: British Museum Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: British Museum Press

Edition: New Edition

Illustration: 21 Illustrations, black and white; 90 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 189.0mm

Height: 245.0mm

Weight: 470g

Pages: 144

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History & Archaeology History & Military Jaromir Malek Non-Fiction

About the Author

Dr Jaromir Malek is Keeper of the Archive at the Griffith Institute, Ashmolean Museum, Oxford and Editor of the Topographical Bibliography of Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Texts. His publications include the Cultural Atlas of Ancient Egypt (with John Baines), revised edn 2000.