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2026-05-13T13:46:06Z

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imported>Gener4l Cl4ank4 at 09:04, 6 June 2025

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	{{Era\|Animals}}{{WP-REAL}}		{{Era\|Animals}}{{WP-REAL}}
	[[File:Cat-origins.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Bayek petting a cat in Egypt.]]		[[File:Cat-origins.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Bayek petting a cat in Egypt]]
	The '''domestic cat''' (''Felis silvestris catus''), often referred simply as '''cat''', is a domesticated species of {{wiki\|felidae\|felids}}.		The '''domestic cat''' (''Felis silvestris catus''), often referred simply as '''cat''', is a domesticated species of {{wiki\|felidae\|felids}}.

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	Alongside [[dog]]s, cats are one of the most commonly kept pets of humans around the [[Earth\|world]] and have been for much of the history of human civilization.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref><ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>		Alongside [[dog]]s, cats are one of the most commonly kept pets of humans around the [[Earth\|world]] and have been for much of the history of human civilization.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref><ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

	[[Egypt]]ian culture, prior to the [[Roman Republic\|Roman]] conquest, in particular revered cats; their exalted status was evoked in their mummification and burial alongside Egyptians in their tombs. Since the {{Wiki\|Middle Kingdom of Egypt\|Middle Kingdom}} cats were found almost everywhere, being the most common pet in Egypt, as they were highly skilled in killing [[rat\|rodents]] and [[snake]]s.<ref name="DT">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]''</ref><ref name="ACPirates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref>		[[Egypt]]ian culture, prior to the [[Roman Republic\|Roman]] conquest, in particular revered cats; their exalted status was evoked in their mummification and burial alongside Egyptians in their tombs. Since the {{Wiki\|Middle Kingdom of Egypt\|Middle Kingdom}}, cats were found almost everywhere, being the most common pet in Egypt, as they were highly skilled in killing [[rat\|rodents]] and [[snake]]s.<ref name="DT">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]''</ref><ref name="ACPirates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref>

	[[Tai Miuwette]], honored as the Great Cat of [[Siwa]], was interred alongside dozens of other cats in the [[Mountain of the Dead]], receiving a blessing that its journey to the [[Aaru\|Field of Reeds]] be abundant with rats to enjoy.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> Common people could purchase cat mummies in town markets as religious icons, for among the Egyptian pantheon was the cat-headed goddess [[Bastet]], protector of cats and goddess of war in Lower Egypt. In 48 BCE, during the [[Festival of Sekhmet\|Festival]] of [[Sekhmet]] in [[Yamu]], the village ran out of dead cats and thus genuine cat mummies to sell for the festival-goers, resulting in some [[merchant]]s selling fake cat mummies, made of mostly straw.<ref name="Ulterior Motive">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' - [[Ulterior Votive]]</ref>		[[Tai Miuwette]], honored as the Great Cat of [[Siwa]], was interred alongside dozens of other cats in the [[Mountain of the Dead]], receiving a blessing that its journey to the [[Aaru\|Field of Reeds]] be abundant with rats to enjoy.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> Common people could purchase cat mummies in town markets as religious icons, for among the Egyptian pantheon was the cat-headed goddess [[Bastet]], protector of cats and goddess of war in Lower Egypt. In 48 BCE, during the [[Festival of Sekhmet\|Festival]] of [[Sekhmet]] in [[Yamu]], the village ran out of dead cats and thus genuine cat mummies to sell for the festival-goers, resulting in some [[merchant]]s selling fake cat mummies, made of mostly straw.<ref name="Ulterior Motive">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Ulterior Votive]]</ref>

	In the [[Norse mythology\|mythology]] of the [[Vikings]], cats were considered the sacred animals of the goddess [[Freyja]], as well as good luck to have on a [[longship\|ship]].<ref name="~~Raider Cat~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Freyja's Friend]]</ref>		In the [[Norse mythology\|mythology]] of the [[Vikings]], cats were considered the sacred animals of the goddess [[Freyja]], as well as good luck to have on a [[longship\|ship]]. During the late 9th century, the [[Raven Clan]] operating out of the settlement of [[Ravensthorpe]] in [[Mercia]], [[England]], owned a white cat, [[Nali]], which was adopted by [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] and joined her [[Sea-Chariot\|ship]]'s crew after the animal encountered and took a liking to her in [[Norwich]].<ref name="Freyja's Friend">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Freyja's Friend]]</ref>

			Cats were also a common pet in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]]. The [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] members [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and [[Yasuke]] adopted a number of stray cats they came across during their travels, which they brought back to their [[Tomiko's Homestead\|hideout]].<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', cats are likely to swarm [[Bayek]] for attention, and crouching before a cat will allow Bayek to pet them. In the same game, killing cats will result in desychronization, just as killing civilians would. Two warnings ~~preceded [[synchronization\|~~desynchronization]]: "Cats are sacred beings, a [[Medjay]] must respect them" and "Cats (''sic'') casualties will result in desynchronization." With the third killing: "Desynchronized. Excessive offense to the sacred cats."<ref name="ACO" />		In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', cats are likely to swarm [[Bayek]] for attention, and crouching before a cat will allow Bayek to pet them. In the same game, killing cats will result in [[Synchronization\|desychronization]], just as killing civilians would. Two warnings precede the desynchronization: "Cats are sacred beings, a [[Medjay]] must respect them" and "Cats (''sic'') casualties will result in desynchronization." With the third killing: "Desynchronized. Excessive offense to the sacred cats."<ref name="ACO" />

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	ACP Egyptian Cat.png\|An Egyptian statue of a cat		ACP Egyptian Cat.png\|An Egyptian statue of a cat
	DTAE - Cat Mummies.png\|Mummified cats		DTAE - Cat Mummies.png\|Mummified cats
			ACV Nali fullbody render.png\|Nali, the Raven Clan's pet cat
	ACS Cat.png\|A cat in Victorian London		ACS Cat.png\|A cat in Victorian London
	</gallery>		</gallery>
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	*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''

	==References==		==References==

imported>MikonoshinobiCE at 08:49, 15 April 2025

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imported>Marcoinasuit: Changed "A cat in Egypt". Bayek is able to pet cats, and that is depicted in the screenshot

2025-01-24T23:38:30Z

Changed "A cat in Egypt". Bayek is able to pet cats, and that is depicted in the screenshot

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	[[File:Cat-origins.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A cat in Egypt]]		[[File:Cat-origins.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Bayek petting a cat in Egypt.]]
	The '''domestic cat''' (''Felis silvestris catus''), often referred simply as '''cat''', is a domesticated species of {{wiki\|felidae\|felids}}.		The '''domestic cat''' (''Felis silvestris catus''), often referred simply as '''cat''', is a domesticated species of {{wiki\|felidae\|felids}}.

imported>Darman36: /* Appearances */

2024-12-28T03:42:45Z

Appearances

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China]]'' {{Mdat}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''

imported>Fielran: added image

2024-10-17T22:28:40Z

added image

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	ACO Cat Amulet.png\|A Ptolemaic-era cat amulet		ACO Cat Amulet.png\|A Ptolemaic-era cat amulet
	ACP Egyptian Cat.png\|An Egyptian statue of a cat		ACP Egyptian Cat.png\|An Egyptian statue of a cat
	~~File:~~DTAE - Cat Mummies.png\|Mummified cats		DTAE - Cat Mummies.png\|Mummified cats
			ACS Cat.png\|A cat in Victorian London
	</gallery>		</gallery>

imported>Darman36: /* Appearances */

2024-09-11T23:18:16Z

Appearances

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	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''
			**''[[The Curse of the Pharaohs]]''
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]''
	**''[[The Siege of Paris]]''		**''[[The Siege of Paris]]''

imported>TenthEvanuris at 17:13, 31 October 2023

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	ACO Cat Amulet.png\|A Ptolemaic-era cat amulet		ACO Cat Amulet.png\|A Ptolemaic-era cat amulet
	ACP Egyptian Cat.png\|An Egyptian statue of a cat		ACP Egyptian Cat.png\|An Egyptian statue of a cat
			File:DTAE - Cat Mummies.png\|Mummified cats
	</gallery>		</gallery>

imported>Darman36: /* Gallery */

2023-09-30T22:26:17Z

Gallery

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	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
	<gallery captionalign="center" position="center">		<gallery captionalign="center" position="center">
			ACO Cat Amulet.png\|A Ptolemaic-era cat amulet
	ACP Egyptian Cat.png\|An Egyptian statue of a cat		ACP Egyptian Cat.png\|An Egyptian statue of a cat
	</gallery>		</gallery>

imported>Darman36: /* Appearances */

2023-09-13T15:54:08Z

Appearances

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	*''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Discovery Tour: Viking Age]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''

	==References==		==References==

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	{{Era\|Animals}}{{WP-REAL}}		{{Era\|Animals}}{{WP-REAL}}
	[[File:Cat-origins.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Bayek petting a cat in Egypt.]]		[[File:Cat-origins.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Bayek petting a cat in Egypt]]
	The '''domestic cat''' (''Felis silvestris catus''), often referred simply as '''cat''', is a domesticated species of {{wiki\|felidae\|felids}}.		The '''domestic cat''' (''Felis silvestris catus''), often referred simply as '''cat''', is a domesticated species of {{wiki\|felidae\|felids}}.

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	Alongside [[dog]]s, cats are one of the most commonly kept pets of humans around the [[Earth\|world]] and have been for much of the history of human civilization.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref><ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>		Alongside [[dog]]s, cats are one of the most commonly kept pets of humans around the [[Earth\|world]] and have been for much of the history of human civilization.<ref name="AC3">''[[Assassin's Creed III]]''</ref><ref name="ACU">''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]''</ref><ref name="ACS">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]''</ref>

	[[Egypt]]ian culture, prior to the [[Roman Republic\|Roman]] conquest, in particular revered cats; their exalted status was evoked in their mummification and burial alongside Egyptians in their tombs. Since the {{Wiki\|Middle Kingdom of Egypt\|Middle Kingdom}} cats were found almost everywhere, being the most common pet in Egypt, as they were highly skilled in killing [[rat\|rodents]] and [[snake]]s.<ref name="DT">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]''</ref><ref name="ACPirates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref>		[[Egypt]]ian culture, prior to the [[Roman Republic\|Roman]] conquest, in particular revered cats; their exalted status was evoked in their mummification and burial alongside Egyptians in their tombs. Since the {{Wiki\|Middle Kingdom of Egypt\|Middle Kingdom}}, cats were found almost everywhere, being the most common pet in Egypt, as they were highly skilled in killing [[rat\|rodents]] and [[snake]]s.<ref name="DT">''[[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]''</ref><ref name="ACPirates">''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]''</ref>

	[[Tai Miuwette]], honored as the Great Cat of [[Siwa]], was interred alongside dozens of other cats in the [[Mountain of the Dead]], receiving a blessing that its journey to the [[Aaru\|Field of Reeds]] be abundant with rats to enjoy.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> Common people could purchase cat mummies in town markets as religious icons, for among the Egyptian pantheon was the cat-headed goddess [[Bastet]], protector of cats and goddess of war in Lower Egypt. In 48 BCE, during the [[Festival of Sekhmet\|Festival]] of [[Sekhmet]] in [[Yamu]], the village ran out of dead cats and thus genuine cat mummies to sell for the festival-goers, resulting in some [[merchant]]s selling fake cat mummies, made of mostly straw.<ref name="Ulterior Motive">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' - [[Ulterior Votive]]</ref>		[[Tai Miuwette]], honored as the Great Cat of [[Siwa]], was interred alongside dozens of other cats in the [[Mountain of the Dead]], receiving a blessing that its journey to the [[Aaru\|Field of Reeds]] be abundant with rats to enjoy.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> Common people could purchase cat mummies in town markets as religious icons, for among the Egyptian pantheon was the cat-headed goddess [[Bastet]], protector of cats and goddess of war in Lower Egypt. In 48 BCE, during the [[Festival of Sekhmet\|Festival]] of [[Sekhmet]] in [[Yamu]], the village ran out of dead cats and thus genuine cat mummies to sell for the festival-goers, resulting in some [[merchant]]s selling fake cat mummies, made of mostly straw.<ref name="Ulterior Motive">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'' – [[Ulterior Votive]]</ref>

	In the [[Norse mythology\|mythology]] of the [[Vikings]], cats were considered the sacred animals of the goddess [[Freyja]], as well as good luck to have on a [[longship\|ship]].<ref name="~~Raider Cat~~">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Freyja's Friend]]</ref>		In the [[Norse mythology\|mythology]] of the [[Vikings]], cats were considered the sacred animals of the goddess [[Freyja]], as well as good luck to have on a [[longship\|ship]]. During the late 9th century, the [[Raven Clan]] operating out of the settlement of [[Ravensthorpe]] in [[Mercia]], [[England]], owned a white cat, [[Nali]], which was adopted by [[Eivor Varinsdottir]] and joined her [[Sea-Chariot\|ship]]'s crew after the animal encountered and took a liking to her in [[Norwich]].<ref name="Freyja's Friend">''[[Assassin's Creed: Valhalla]]'' – [[Freyja's Friend]]</ref>

			Cats were also a common pet in [[Japan]] during the [[Sengoku period]]. The [[Japanese Brotherhood of Assassins\|Kakushiba ''ikki'']] members [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] and [[Yasuke]] adopted a number of stray cats they came across during their travels, which they brought back to their [[Tomiko's Homestead\|hideout]].<ref name="ACSH">''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''</ref>

	==Behind the scenes==		==Behind the scenes==
	In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', cats are likely to swarm [[Bayek]] for attention, and crouching before a cat will allow Bayek to pet them. In the same game, killing cats will result in desychronization, just as killing civilians would. Two warnings ~~preceded [[synchronization\|~~desynchronization]]: "Cats are sacred beings, a [[Medjay]] must respect them" and "Cats (''sic'') casualties will result in desynchronization." With the third killing: "Desynchronized. Excessive offense to the sacred cats."<ref name="ACO" />		In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', cats are likely to swarm [[Bayek]] for attention, and crouching before a cat will allow Bayek to pet them. In the same game, killing cats will result in [[Synchronization\|desychronization]], just as killing civilians would. Two warnings precede the desynchronization: "Cats are sacred beings, a [[Medjay]] must respect them" and "Cats (''sic'') casualties will result in desynchronization." With the third killing: "Desynchronized. Excessive offense to the sacred cats."<ref name="ACO" />

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	ACP Egyptian Cat.png\|An Egyptian statue of a cat		ACP Egyptian Cat.png\|An Egyptian statue of a cat
	DTAE - Cat Mummies.png\|Mummified cats		DTAE - Cat Mummies.png\|Mummified cats
			ACV Nali fullbody render.png\|Nali, the Raven Clan's pet cat
	ACS Cat.png\|A cat in Victorian London		ACS Cat.png\|A cat in Victorian London
	</gallery>		</gallery>
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	*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}		*''[[Echoes of History]]'' {{Mo}}
	*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed: Mirage]]''
			*''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]''

	==References==		==References==

← Older revision		Revision as of 01:38, 25 January 2025
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	{{Era\|Animals}}{{WP-REAL}}		{{Era\|Animals}}{{WP-REAL}}
	[[File:Cat-origins.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|A cat in Egypt]]		[[File:Cat-origins.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Bayek petting a cat in Egypt.]]
	The '''domestic cat''' (''Felis silvestris catus''), often referred simply as '''cat''', is a domesticated species of {{wiki\|felidae\|felids}}.		The '''domestic cat''' (''Felis silvestris catus''), often referred simply as '''cat''', is a domesticated species of {{wiki\|felidae\|felids}}.

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:28, 18 October 2024
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	ACO Cat Amulet.png\|A Ptolemaic-era cat amulet		ACO Cat Amulet.png\|A Ptolemaic-era cat amulet
	ACP Egyptian Cat.png\|An Egyptian statue of a cat		ACP Egyptian Cat.png\|An Egyptian statue of a cat
	~~File:~~DTAE - Cat Mummies.png\|Mummified cats		DTAE - Cat Mummies.png\|Mummified cats
			ACS Cat.png\|A cat in Victorian London
	</gallery>		</gallery>