Even Ultimate Cat Lovers Don’t Know These Feline Facts

Harming Cats In Ancient Egypt Was Illegal

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Cats in ancient Egypt were regarded on the same level as deities. Ancient Egyptians believed cats were sacred creatures, which is why harming a feline in any way was punishable by death.

In those times, cats were called “Mau.” The ancient Egyptians loved them because they helped regulate pest control. They were the solution to snakes, rodents, and bugs that wreaked havoc on their crops in those days.