Special Episode: I'm Ready for My Closeup Meow
This Egyptian cat statuette is here to set the record straight. Yes, she’s a little bit of a diva, but don’t all cats deserve to be worshiped? No, she’s not really the goddess Bastet, just an offering to her, thank you very much. And no, she’s certainly no phony! Hear about the role of cats in ancient Egypt and how this statuette proved her age, with a little help from some conservation scientists.
For a listening guide, a coloring sheet, images, and more, visit https://www.getty.edu/podcasts/if-objects-could-talk/ready-for-my-closeup-meow/
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This Egyptian cat statuette is here to set the record straight. Yes, she’s a little bit of a diva, but don’t all cats deserve to be worshiped? No, she’s not really the goddess Bastet, just an offering to her, thank you very much. And no, she’s certainly no phony! Hear about the role of cats in ancient Egypt and how this statuette proved her age, with a little help from some conservation scientists.
For a listening guide, a coloring sheet, images, and more, visit https://www.getty.edu/podcasts/if-objects-could-talk/ready-for-my-closeup-meow/
2025-09-22
12 min
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