Bastet

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Given Name BASTET

GENDER: Feminine
USAGE: Egyptian Mythology
PRONOUNCED: BAHS-tet (English)  [details]

Meaning & History

Variant of BAST. This form of the name, a diminutive, was given to her after the similar goddess Sekhmet (protector of Upper Egypt) became more important.

Categories

diminutives, goddesses, mythology
Entry updated October 30, 2011