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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">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' - [[Discovery Tour]]</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">''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' - [[Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt]]</ref> <ref>''[[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 | [[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>''Assassin's Creed: Origins'' - [[Ulterior Votive]]</ref> | ||
== | ==Behind the scenes== | ||
In ''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]'', killing cats will result in desychronization, just as killing civilians would. Two warnings preceded 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" /> | |||
Cats are likely to swarm [[Bayek]] for attention, and crouching before a cat will allow Bayek to pet them. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery captionalign="center" position="center"> | |||
ACP Egyptian Cat.png|An Egyptian statue of a cat | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' {{1st}} | *''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' {{1st}} | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Pirates]]'' {{Mo}} | |||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Unity]]'' | ||
Revision as of 22:09, 13 March 2020
The domestic cat (Felis silvestris catus), often referred simply as cat, is a domesticated species of felids.
History
Alongside dogs, cats are one of the most commonly kept pets of humans around the world and have been for much of the history of human civilization.[1][2][3]
Egyptian culture, prior to the Roman conquest, in particular revered cats; their exalted status was evoked in their mummification and burial alongside Egyptians in their tombs. Since the Middle Kingdom cats were found almost everywhere, being the most common pet in Egypt, as they were highly skilled in killing rodents and snakes.[4] [5]
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 Field of Reeds be abundant with rats to enjoy.[6] 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 in Yamu, the village ran out of dead cats and thus genuine cat mummies to sell for the festival-goers, resulting in some merchants selling fake cat mummies, made of mostly straw.[7]
Behind the scenes
In Assassin's Creed: Origins, killing cats will result in desychronization, just as killing civilians would. Two warnings preceded 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."[6]
Cats are likely to swarm Bayek for attention, and crouching before a cat will allow Bayek to pet them.
Gallery
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An Egyptian statue of a cat
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed III (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- Assassin's Creed: Unity
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Origins
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed III
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Unity
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins - Discovery Tour: Ancient Egypt
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Assassin's Creed: Origins
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Origins - Ulterior Votive