Who is Bastet the Cat Goddess? Bastet or Bast was the Ancient Egyptian Cat Goddess of fertility, motherhood, and protection. She was originally a lion god, like her sister Sekhmet, but transformed into a cat.

Watch the story of how Bastet came into existence, under her father, Sun God Ra. The reason why Bastet transforms from a lion god to a cat god is detailed in this documentary.

Why did Egypt love cats so much? The rise in the popularity of cats in ancient Egypt is another fascinating subject that is explored. You will see why cats transformed from a shy animal, into Ancient Egypt's most beloved pet.

Bubastis Temple & Festival: Bastet's tomb and cult center Bubastis is also explored in detail. See what Greek historian Herodotus had to say about his experience at the Bubastis temple and the Bubastis festival.