by Jaromir Malek · BRITISH MUSEUM · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780714119700
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«The Cat in Ancient Egypt» is the historical essay by Jaromir Malek, published by British Museum in paperback (144 pages, in English).
Study of the relationship between cats and ancient Egypt: domesticated around 4000 BC, they were common pets and appear in paintings of family scenes. Jaromir Malek shows their evolution into venerated animals, linked to the goddess Bastet, and their presence in temples, tombs, jewelry, papyri and burials of mummified cats.
Corresponds to the second revised edition, published in 2006; the original work appeared in 1993. Includes bibliographic references and index.
Will appeal to enthusiasts of history, archaeology and ancient Egyptian culture, as well as cat lovers.
