Animals in Ancient Egyptian Period

In Ancient Egyptians period animals were reared mainly for food, whilst others were kept as pets.

Animals of all kinds are considered important in Ancient Egyptians time. The Egyptians understood the animals characteristics and admired them.

some of the animals are:

Cats were very important animals in Ancient Egypt, they consider both pets as well as symbols of cat gods.The domesticated cat were a symbol of grace and poise because of the way it hunts its prey.

Jackals in Ancient Egyptians period realized that these dogs are able to find the good part of old meat. They are much ravaged the desert graves in those times.The jackal was used as a symbol in the judgments death.

Crocodiles were important to the livelihood of the Egyptians. The Egyptians respected and feared the power of the crocodile as they were a real danger to them. Sobek the god represented Crocodiles.