Mafdet: The Original Cat Goddess of Ancient Egypt

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Mafdet: The Original Cat Goddess of Ancient Egypt

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Before Bastet became the beloved cat-headed deity of the Late Period, there was Mafdet—a lesser-known but ferocious goddess from the Old Kingdom. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore Mafdet's role as the 'Slayer of Serpents,' her association with justice and execution, and her depiction as a cheetah or lynx. They discuss her appearance in the Pyramid Texts, her worship at the cult center of Per-Mafdet, and how she guarded the pharaoh's chamber against venomous threats. The conversation also touches on the evolution of feline deities in Egypt, the archaeological evidence from the Predynastic period at Hierakonpolis, and the eventual merging of Mafdet's attributes into Bastet and Sekhmet. By examining tomb inscriptions, reliefs, and ritual objects, Lucas pieces together a picture of a goddess who was both a protector of the living and a punisher of the wicked in the afterlife. Perfect for fans of Egyptian mythology who want to go beyond the familiar pantheon. #Mafdet #AncientEgypt #EgyptianMythology #PyramidTexts #Bastet #Sekhmet #OldKingdom #Hierakonpolis #PerMafdet #FelineGods #SerpentSlayer #JusticeGoddess #Predynastic #EgyptianReligion #Afterlife #FexingoHistory #History #NorthAfrica Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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