Egyptian Mythology · Femenino
BAST
“Possibly means fire, heat or ointment jar in Egyptian. In Egyptian mythology Bast was a goddess of cats, fertility and the sun who was considered a protector of Lower Egypt. She was often depicted with the head of a lioness or a house cat. As her rol...”
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Significado
Possibly means fire, heat or ointment jar in Egyptian. In Egyptian mythology Bast was a goddess of cats, fertility and the sun who was considered a protector of Lower Egypt. She was often depicted with the head of a lioness or a house cat. As her role in the Egyptian pantheon diminished, she was called Bastet.
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Origen cultural
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Pronunciación
“BAHST (English)”
Fuente: Behind the Name · Datos etimológicos verificados