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Priestess of Bast" Bast (Bastet, Pasht, Ubastet) is was a very popular Goddess in the Egyptian culture, and she has certainly stood strong through the ages. She is usually portrayed as either a beautiful black cat, or as a woman with the mysterious head of a cat, wearing green traditional Egyptian garb, and holding a sistrum. She is of course, a Goddess of all cats, creatures regarded as holy by the ancient Egyptians, but is also known as a mother Goddess, and Lady of fertility, love, passion, and music. This is a portrayal of one of Basts priestesses. They resided in her temple in the city of Bubastis. There were many temple cats that resided there as well and were well loved and pampered as living representations of the Goddess. The priestess is dressed in Basts green robes, and carries a sistrum. Her traditional Egyptian wig is formed to honor the ears of the cat Goddess. She is watched over and guided by the mysterious Goddess herself from above. She is surrounded by only a few of the temple cats, of the Abyssinian breed, a breed of cats that traces its lineage back to ancient Egypt. Symbolism of the High Priestess tarot card are also seen in the crescent on her brow, and the black and white pillars in the temple. Call upon Bast to lend her your energy when working any cat magic, spells for fertility, love, or when protecting your children. Be kind to all felines and enjoy her blessings! 11"x17" acrylic and Berol Prismacolor Pencils on Illustration board By Mickie Mueller