Bast by Ellie Wilkinson
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The cat goddess Bast was a fierce ancient Egyptian deity. She guarded the sun guard Ra on his nightly resurrection as the Eye of Ra, and was worshipped as the defender of cats. The ancient Egyptians revered cats since the first First Dynasty of Egypt, and worshipped many feline deities.
About the Artist
Ellie Wilkinson
Growing up in the Ribble Valley, I have long been inspired by mythology and legends. Living in the shadow of Pendle Hill inspired me to paint mythology and folklore from both the United Kingdom and from further afield. Taught to paint in acrylics at a young age, I have recently diversified into…
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