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[[File:Cat-origins.jpg|thumb|250px|A Cat in Egypt]] | [[File:Cat-origins.jpg|thumb|250px|A Cat in Egypt]] | ||
The '''cat''' (''Felis silvestris catus'') is a domesticated species of felids | The '''domestic cat''' (''Felis silvestris catus''), often referred simply as '''cat''', is a domesticated species of {{wiki|felidae|felids}}. | ||
==History== | |||
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> | |||
Egyptians | In particular, [[Egypt]]ian culture prior to the [[Roman Republic|Roman]] conquest revered cats; their exalted status was evoked in their [[mummy|mummification]] and burial alongside the Egyptians in their tombs. [[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 [[rat]]s to enjoy. Common people could purchase cat mummies in town markets as religious icons, for among the Egyptian pantheon was the cat-headed goddess {{wiki|Bastet}}, protector of cats and goddess of war in Lower Egypt.<ref name="ACO">''[[Assassin's Creed: Origins]]''</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed III]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag]]'' | ||
*''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' | *''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]'' | ||
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Revision as of 17:20, 11 February 2018
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]
In particular, Egyptian culture prior to the Roman conquest revered cats; their exalted status was evoked in their mummification and burial alongside the Egyptians in their tombs. 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. 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.[4]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed III
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue
- Assassin's Creed: Unity
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate
- Assassin's Creed: Origins