Join CYPAWS as we explore the magical world of cats for our online event dedicated to DIVINE FELINES: Cats of Ancient Egypt with Yekaterina (Katya) Barbash, Associate Curator of Egyptian Art, Brooklyn Museum.

Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt

May 15, 2021 at 19:00 Cyprus.

"From domesticated cats to mythic symbols of divinity, felines played an important role in ancient Egyptian imagery for thousands of years. Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt explores the role of cats, lions, and other feline creatures in Egyptian mythology, kingship, and everyday life through nearly eighty different representations of cats from the Brooklyn Museum’s world-famous Egyptian collection. Likely first domesticated in ancient Egypt, cats were revered for their fertility and motherly care. Cats were essential for their ability to protect homes and granaries from vermin. The protective and dangerous qualities of larger felines symbolized royalty and a number of gods.

Also included are images of feline deities, amulets, and luxury items decorated with feline features. A small section of the exhibition also looks at the role of dogs and jackals in ancient Egypt."

-Brooklyn Museum

About this Event:

A live ONLINE talk by Katya Barbash, the curator of the Brooklyn Museum exhibit of the same title.

Q&A: participants are able to ask questions through the chat, select questions will be answered 

Join CYPAWS as we step inside the magical world of DIVINE FELINES: Cats of Ancient Egypt for our new online event series dedicated to cats in art, history and everyday life in Cyprus.

Recording purchase:

All classes have a recording sent within 3 hrs after the live session. The recording will be available for three days.You will be able to watch the recording ONCE within the 3 day period.

What time does the class start where I am?

All our classes take place CY time.

Cyprus 19:00; Berlin 18:00; London 5PM, New York 12PM

For other time zones, you can use this site to convert CY time to where you are: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

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You need to book your place here via our website: https://www.cypaws.com/divinefelines

You can alternatively purchase Recording Only format if you cannot attend the live event or request a free ticket! Sales end 3 hours before the event (email us for last minute requests).

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