What does Miu sign mean in ancient Egypt?

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Wed, 14 Sep 2022 - 05:29 GMT

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Miu sign was used to express the word for cat, pronounced “miu” or “meow,” which is the pronunciation taken from the sound it emits.
 
In addition to being a domestic pet, cats were revered in ancient Egypt as symbols for some deities.
 
The main cat goddess was Bastet, with a cult centre at Tell Basta. 
 
This image shows Princess Sitamun with her pet cat under her chair.
 
 

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