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Classical Cats : The Rise and Fall of the Sacred Cat
Classical Cats The Rise and Fall of the Sacred Cat
Author: Donald Engels
In this beautifully illustrated book, Donald Engels traces the history and significance of the cat from ancient Egypt to the middle ages, exploring such phenomena as the worship of the Egyptian cat goddess Bastet, the infamous cat massacres and witch hunts of the eleventh century and their role in combating disease and starvation.
ISBN-13: 9780415261623
ISBN-10: 0415261627
Publication Date: 9/1/2001
Pages: 240
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Publisher: Routledge
Book Type: Paperback
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