The ancient Egyptians believed in an afterlife. Any person who killed a cat paid for that crime with their life! The ancient Egyptians carefully protected their cats. They believed cats protected their homes and children from danger, and helped their crops to grow. The ancient Egyptians believed that cats had magical powers. Cats, especially, were held in high esteem. Unlike other ancient cultures, whose gods looked somewhat like people, most ancient Egyptian gods had animal heads. Animals were very important to the ancient Egyptians.
