Bast was the earliest and most famous cat goddess. She had the head of a cat and the body of a woman. People believed that she was close to the sun god. She was a protector of women, children and cats. She was also the goddess of music, sunrise, dance, family, and birth.
Once a year around October 31, the festival of Bast would occur with thousands of people going to the cities with the statues of Bast. There was singing and dancing. People drank wine. When the day ended, there was also prayers to Bast.
Once a year around October 31, the festival of Bast would occur with thousands of people going to the cities with the statues of Bast. There was singing and dancing. People drank wine. When the day ended, there was also prayers to Bast.