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Welcome to History's Shadows. In this episode, we explore one of ancient Egypt's most unique customs: a mourning ritual that connected family grief, sacred cats, and... eyebrows.

In ancient Egypt, cats weren't just pets; they were divine protectors linked to the goddess Bastet. Harming one was a major crime, sometimes punishable by death. When a beloved family cat passed away, the entire household would enter a period of deep mourning.

Their public symbol of this grief was to shave off their eyebrows. But why this specific, bizarre act? What did losing your eyebrows signal to the world, and what does it reveal about the profound spiritual bond between Egyptians and their feline companions?

We delve into the sacred status of cats, their connection to the goddess Bastet, the practice of cat mummification, and the strange but powerful tradition that turned a person's face into a tribute for their lost pet.

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