BastBastet

BastBastet is a fictional figure conceived as a hybrid of the ancient Egyptian feline deities Bast and Bastet. The name combines two variants of the same goddess associated with cats, protection, and home, and its use appears primarily in fan-created works and indie media rather than any established mythic canon.

Origins and concept

BastBastet is presented as a dual-nature deity or mascot that embodies both protective and playful energies. In many interpretations, the figure merges Bast’s associations with guardianship and domestic harmony with Bastet’s connections to music, dance, and feline grace. Designers often depict BastBastet with cat-like features, symbolic markings, and imagery drawn from Egyptian-inspired aesthetics, while allowing contemporary or urban motifs to influence its appearance and personality. Because BastBastet is a product of fan and indie creator communities, its exact lore varies by author.

Portrayal and media presence

As a fictional construct, BastBastet appears across fan art, short stories, role-playing settings, and indie games rather than a single, unified storyline. Canon is intentionally flexible, enabling different creators to expand or reinterpret the character’s history, powers, and relationships. The figure is typically used to explore themes of protection, companionship, craft, and mystery within cat-adjacent mythologies.

Reception and context

BastBastet operates within the realm of fan culture and speculative fiction. It serves as a narrative and visual motif that nods to Egyptian mythology while remaining a mutable, collaborative concept. No official temple or liturgy exists, and references to Bast and Bastet in modern works are usually symbolic rather than historical.