Cats and their revered position in ancient Egypt

In ancient Egypt, when an animal died, it was wrapped in fine linen, embalmed with seed oil and spices, then laid to rest in a consecrated tomb. Cats, initially domesticated in the fertile crescent, thrived in Egypt by adapting - losing their camouflage, becoming smaller, and developing new ways to communicate with humans. The Egyptian word for cat was 'mu,' and over time, cats in Egypt were adored and revered, eventually becoming objects of religious significance.

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