Why were Ancient Egyptians obsessed with cats?

In this video we learn about the Egyptian Goddesses Sekhmet and Bastet - Gods Ra, Osiris and Horus - and the significance of raising and sacrificing tens of thousands of cats to honor them. -- Creator, Writer, Host, Addt'l Camera: Emily Graslie Camera: Brandon Brungard Editor, Gfx + Sfx: Sheheryar Ahsan Production Consultant: Carolyn Yao Production Assistant: Kate Hodge Addt'l Gfx: Georgina Gutierrez Free to watch on Dr.Doc Kids.

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