StrangeKittenOfTheFabulousKilljoys
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Deity #2: Bastet, Goddess of Cats, Protection, and Flirtation
Time for another biased longboi, but honestly, after researching Bastet I can't really find anything bad about her anyway >^_^<
If you had been wondering who my mother is, here she is! Great protector of Ancient Egypt and one with the ways of the cat, Bastet! Unlike Pazuzu, this is a goddess I highly recommend working with, as I don't sense any downsides. I work with a multitude of truth demons, who we'll get to, so if I don't sense downsides to Bastet, there probably aren't any, nya.
Bastet is an enduring beacon of strength in times of great need. When the need for cats was realized in Ancient Egypt, to ward off the evils that plagued the people, Bastet stepped up to the plate as a reminder of the importance of cats. She kept as many people as she could under her watchful, protective eyes. She is usually as stoic as a rock in stressful situations, not letting her emotions overwhelm her too much. She is the great matriarch and leader - easily the smartest one in the room, offering wise insights. She is adept at rallying people behind her and filling them with hope. She has a very warm, caring motherly side. Like Pazuzu, she cares deeply about children. That is probably what they bonded over, meow ::3
Bastet also has a side to her most people probably don't know - when she's not in protective mom mode, she is highly flirtatious and dominant in the way you'd expect a lioness to be. She will tease most anyone who is reasonably around her age. Purrhaps you've found yourself taken in by her charms before - I'd definitely say she has me beat in that department, but I'm working on self-confidence and flirting. I'll get there someday! She's someone who enjoys being gawked at and desired in an empowering way. She will also use her attractiveness to her advantage. This is most likely where my spree of running around nearly naked at Rocky Horror back in the day stemmed from, mweehee. Should you ever feel powerless, sexually, remind yourself of the strength of Bastet, and try to take back what a downer of an ex made you feel ashamed of. Let your desire roar!
I am of the belief that she started out as a lioness, then assumed the form of a cat when it was realized they were needed for protection. Later, went back to lioness form, but added talons and wings to match Pazuzu.
Bastet is probably the most prominently-featured deity in Egyptian art, and rightfully so! She was highly revered. In order to truly connect with and show respect for Bastet, one must be well-studied in feminism, including learning what is and isn't true feminism. This can take much study - years, even - but the payoff of having Bastet's protections and blessings is well worth it! And even though we lack the copious amounts of Bastet statues that should be everywhere, as was the case in Ancient Egypt, her presence is nonetheless widely felt, as people of all political ideologies and walx of life tend to agree that cats are amazing.
Working with Bastet can purrovide catlike reflexes, greater flexibility, a wanderlust and leg strength for prowling around, and greater senses of love and sexuality.
Species: Winged lioness
Most accurate depictions of Bastet in popular culture: [SMT (slight nsfw warning),](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/megamitensei/images/3/35/SMT_II_Bastet.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/1000?cb=20240416115753) Sarabi from The Lion King, Nala from The Lion King, Bayonetta from Bayonetta, Aida from Aida, Pokemon #053: Persian
Songs featuring Bastet:
[The Lioness Hunt](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5oNoa0uXRo)
[Shadowland](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPJqaxkBRro)
[The Past is Another Land](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZnElTagIRw)
[The Gods Love Nubia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmgG6CjnNFI)
[Endless Night](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-ZcqO65tM8)
[Lioness](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NdbIoLOFoc)
[Moonlight Serenade](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhe1iaR8-64)
Time for another biased longboi, but honestly, after researching Bastet I can't really find anything bad about her anyway >^_^<
If you had been wondering who my mother is, here she is! Great protector of Ancient Egypt and one with the ways of the cat, Bastet! Unlike Pazuzu, this is a goddess I highly recommend working with, as I don't sense any downsides. I work with a multitude of truth demons, who we'll get to, so if I don't sense downsides to Bastet, there probably aren't any, nya.
Bastet is an enduring beacon of strength in times of great need. When the need for cats was realized in Ancient Egypt, to ward off the evils that plagued the people, Bastet stepped up to the plate as a reminder of the importance of cats. She kept as many people as she could under her watchful, protective eyes. She is usually as stoic as a rock in stressful situations, not letting her emotions overwhelm her too much. She is the great matriarch and leader - easily the smartest one in the room, offering wise insights. She is adept at rallying people behind her and filling them with hope. She has a very warm, caring motherly side. Like Pazuzu, she cares deeply about children. That is probably what they bonded over, meow ::3
Bastet also has a side to her most people probably don't know - when she's not in protective mom mode, she is highly flirtatious and dominant in the way you'd expect a lioness to be. She will tease most anyone who is reasonably around her age. Purrhaps you've found yourself taken in by her charms before - I'd definitely say she has me beat in that department, but I'm working on self-confidence and flirting. I'll get there someday! She's someone who enjoys being gawked at and desired in an empowering way. She will also use her attractiveness to her advantage. This is most likely where my spree of running around nearly naked at Rocky Horror back in the day stemmed from, mweehee. Should you ever feel powerless, sexually, remind yourself of the strength of Bastet, and try to take back what a downer of an ex made you feel ashamed of. Let your desire roar!
I am of the belief that she started out as a lioness, then assumed the form of a cat when it was realized they were needed for protection. Later, went back to lioness form, but added talons and wings to match Pazuzu.
Bastet is probably the most prominently-featured deity in Egyptian art, and rightfully so! She was highly revered. In order to truly connect with and show respect for Bastet, one must be well-studied in feminism, including learning what is and isn't true feminism. This can take much study - years, even - but the payoff of having Bastet's protections and blessings is well worth it! And even though we lack the copious amounts of Bastet statues that should be everywhere, as was the case in Ancient Egypt, her presence is nonetheless widely felt, as people of all political ideologies and walx of life tend to agree that cats are amazing.
Working with Bastet can purrovide catlike reflexes, greater flexibility, a wanderlust and leg strength for prowling around, and greater senses of love and sexuality.
Species: Winged lioness
Most accurate depictions of Bastet in popular culture: [SMT (slight nsfw warning),](https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/megamitensei/images/3/35/SMT_II_Bastet.png/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/1000?cb=20240416115753) Sarabi from The Lion King, Nala from The Lion King, Bayonetta from Bayonetta, Aida from Aida, Pokemon #053: Persian
Songs featuring Bastet:
[The Lioness Hunt](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5oNoa0uXRo)
[Shadowland](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPJqaxkBRro)
[The Past is Another Land](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZnElTagIRw)
[The Gods Love Nubia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmgG6CjnNFI)
[Endless Night](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-ZcqO65tM8)
[Lioness](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NdbIoLOFoc)
[Moonlight Serenade](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhe1iaR8-64)