Bastet Used Book Philososophy--Humanism

Philososophy--Humanism

in table form

Each subject is showcased through both modern and archival imagery culled from private collectors

the fifth volume in Taschen's Library of Esoterica series

power and wisdom

Bastet Used Book Philososophy--HumanismRepresented as both fearsome and benevolent, Bastet exemplified the Ancient Egyptian understanding of divine balancecapable of destruction, yet devoted to joy, music, and the safeguarding of life. Bastet is an ancient Egyptian goddess whose character evolved from a fierce lioness to a protective domestic cat, reflecting the shifting ideals of power and care within ancient Egypt. In the Old Kingdom, Bastet appeared as a lioness associated with the sun