Bastet was an ancient Egyptian goddess whose worship dates back to around 2890 BCE. Originally, she was worshipped as a fierce lioness protector of the pharaoh and the sun god Ra. Over time, she became depicted as a gentle cat or cat-headed woman, symbolizing fertility, motherhood, and home protection. Her main temple was in Bubastis, where grand festivals were held in her honor. Cats were considered sacred to her, and she was often associated with joy, music and protection from evil. #womenfrom