Cats were very important to the ancient Egyptians. They believed cats brought good luck and protected them from evil spirits. When a cat died, they sometimes wrapped it in cloth like a present, this was called mummification. Some people even gave their dead cats special coffins!
Examples
- A family wrapped up their dead cat and buried it with its favorite toy.
- An Egyptian priest mummified his favorite cat so it could go to heaven with him.
- Children made little linen balls for cats to play with before wrapping them up.
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See also
- Why Did the Ancient Egyptians Mummify Their Kings?
- How Did the Nile Shape Ancient Egypt?
- How Does Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics Work?
- How Did the Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt Become Immortal in People’s Minds?
- Why Did the Ancient Egyptians Build Pyramids?