Printable Coloring Pages
Egyptian cat goddess Bastet
Welcome to the enchanting world of ancient Egyptian mythology with our Bastet coloring pages! Bastet, the graceful and fierce goddess, is the embodiment of home, fertility, and protection. Often depicted with the head of a lioness or as a regal cat, Bastet exudes both strength and elegance. As you embark on this coloring adventure, imagine the warmth and protection that Bastet offers to her devotees. Let your creativity flow as you adorn her divine image with a palette of colors, capturing the essence of her dual nature as a nurturing guardian and a powerful mythological deity. Explore the intricate details of her majestic form and bring forth the magic of ancient Egypt onto your canvas. May your coloring journey be as captivating as the spirit of Bastet herself!
Bastet
(in human form)
Cat
(Bastet)
Mythology of the Egyptian goddess, Bastet:
In the ancient land of Egypt, where gods and goddesses held sway over the destinies of mortals, the feline goddess Bastet was adored as a protector and defender. Bastet, with the head of a lioness or as a regal cat, embodied both grace and ferocity. Her benevolence was well-known, but one day, the tranquility of the Egyptian pantheon was threatened by the malevolent serpent Apep.
Apep, a colossal serpent representing chaos, sought to engulf the world in darkness by devouring the sun god Ra as he sailed through the underworld each night. The gods, including Bastet, rallied to thwart Apep's destructive ambitions. Bastet, with her agile and fierce nature, was chosen to stand guard at Ra's side during his perilous journey.
As Ra's solar boat glided through the celestial waters, Apep's monstrous form emerged from the shadows. The serpent hissed and coiled, attempting to strike at Ra and plunge the world into eternal night. Bastet, undeterred by the serpent's malevolence, leaped into action.
With incredible agility, Bastet pounced onto Apep's back, her sharp claws tearing into the serpent's scales. A fierce battle ensued between the goddess of protection and the embodiment of chaos. Bastet's roars echoed through the celestial realms as she valiantly defended Ra and the delicate balance of the cosmos.
Despite Apep's relentless struggles, Bastet's determination prevailed. With a final triumphant strike, she incapacitated the serpent, rendering it powerless. Apep recoiled, defeated, and slithered away into the shadows, leaving Ra's path unobstructed.
Bastet's victory was celebrated throughout the heavens, and she earned even greater reverence as the guardian who had thwarted chaos itself. The people of Egypt, grateful for Bastet's unwavering courage, honored her with festivals and offerings, forever recognizing her as the fierce protector and defender of their realm. And so, the legacy of Bastet endured as a symbol of the triumphant power of order over chaos in the divine tapestry of ancient Egyptian mythology.