
| Animal Worship Was Once Widespread Although it is not as common in modern cultures Details...
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| Egyptian Cat Cults Cult activities reflecting the ancient Egyptian fascination with felines Details...
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| Wild Feline Deities Domestic cats did not reach the Americas until after the arrival of the European Details...
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Religious Charm Small cat amulets, such as this one Details...
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| Religious Charm Small cat amulets, such as this one Details...
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| Egyptian Funeral Stele On this tomb stele, or stone, from about 1250 BC Details...
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| Mediterranean Painted Vase Domestic cats and their habits were undoubtedly well known in the Details...
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| Fertility Instrument Bastet, a goddess of pleasure, music, and dance, is linked with the ancient Details...
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| Classical Images Greek mythology reveals a wealth of symbolism concerning the lion Details...
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| Cats in Pre-Christian Europe Celtic and Nordic cultures integrated cats info their customs and folktales Details...
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| Islamic Beliefs Neither the ancient Sumerian nor Babylonian religions had records of a cat cult Details...
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| Sacred Cats of Asia The Hindu and Parsee religions are known for their respect for all living Details...
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| Sacred Golden Puma From about 600 EC onward, Peruvian peoples have worshipped a puma god Details...
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| Venerable Temple Cats In Buddhist temples across Asia, cats are kept as mousers Details...
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| Babylonian Lion Relief
The lion is an ancient symbol of royalty Details...
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