Monday, November 11, 2013
The Cat in Ancient Egypt
Cats play a huge role in Egyptian culture. Ancient Egypt is known to have always had a fascination with cats. Parents in Egypt even name their children after cats. Cats have become an integral part of Egyptian family life.
"Probably the greatest testimony to cats were the cults and celebrations the ancient Egyptians devoted to Bastet. In northern Egypt, around 3200 B.C., the city Bubastis came into being. This was the center of worship for the goddess Bastet, which simply means "she who comes from Bast." Once a year around October 31, the festival of Bastet would occur with hundreds of thousands of people making pilgrimages to Bubastis and other ancient cities including Memphis. There was singing and wine and wild behavior. And as the evening ended, there was also prayers to Bastet, accompanied by music and incense."
The Cat in Ancient Egypt
"Probably the greatest testimony to cats were the cults and celebrations the ancient Egyptians devoted to Bastet. In northern Egypt, around 3200 B.C., the city Bubastis came into being. This was the center of worship for the goddess Bastet, which simply means "she who comes from Bast." Once a year around October 31, the festival of Bastet would occur with hundreds of thousands of people making pilgrimages to Bubastis and other ancient cities including Memphis. There was singing and wine and wild behavior. And as the evening ended, there was also prayers to Bastet, accompanied by music and incense."
The Cat in Ancient Egypt
African Serval Jump
I would never recommend having an African Serval as a pet. However, with proper education and experience, some people have been able to domesticate their Serval. Check out this video to see exactly why it would be difficult to have an African Serval as a pet in your home.
Cats Around the World
6 places where cats outshine tourist attractions
From Rome to Taiwan, feline interlopers often outshine the official tourist attractions.
Who knew you could travel to places where cats were the attraction? Anyone know of any other places?Monday, October 14, 2013
Cats and Cafes
Did you know there are cat cafes in Japan?
Neko No Mise is a cat cafe in Japan that offers a place for people to enjoy the company of feline friends. In Japan landlords prohibit pets. Cat cafes have become the perfect solution to the disconnect between pet bans and the love for cats in Japan. Cat cafes provide a home for homeless cats. Visitors are charged by the hour to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere with the company of a cat. There are now over 79 cat cafes across the island of Japan and the number continues to grow.
Will this new cat cafe phenomena pop up elsewhere around the world?
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/cat-cafes-in-japan-are-booming.html
Will this new cat cafe phenomena pop up elsewhere around the world?
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/cat-cafes-in-japan-are-booming.html
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
FELINE FRIENDS
Hey feline friends! My name is Scout, I am a cat lover from central Florida. I hope to travel the world one day in search of the most extraordinary cats. Follow my blog to read interesting articles about cats and the cultures that surround them.
Domesticated or undomesticated, you can find a plethora of hybrid cat breeds that originate from all around the world like the Turkish Van, Scottish Fold, Norwegian forest cat, Oriental short hair, Japanese bobtail, and the Himalayan.
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