Bast means "to
render," and is the name of the cat or lion-headed protectress of
Lower Egypt. Originally a fierce solar lioness, the goddess evolved into
a cat-headed lunar deity of fertility, and a patroness of perfumers.
Lion-headed
Bast
Pronunciation: bhas-tet • (noun)
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Resources:
Kemet
The beliefs and practices of Kemet, a modern revival of ancient Egyptian
religious practices.
Neopaganism
There are many flavors of Neopagan faiths, from faithful reconstructions
of ancient religions, to witchcraft traditions and Goddess worship.
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