Description
Bastet is the Egyptian goddess of protection. She protects homes from evil. Egyptian homes often display a statue of Bastet to protect against thieves. She also protects women and children from illness and disease.
Bastet was originally depicted as a woman with a lion’s head. She is now recognized in the image of a cat or a woman with a domesticated cat’s head. She is the daughter of Ra and Isis.
Gemstones connected with Bastet are black tourmaline, tiger eye, and cat’s eye. The colors most associated with Bastet are green, gold, and black. Frankincense and myrrh are traditionally offered as are, rose, lemon balm, honeysuckle, and of course- catnip.
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