Did cult sacrifices in ancient Egypt give rise to the cat?

Did cult sacrifices in ancient Egypt give rise to the cat?

“Murder pathway” may have tamed wildcats over several generations

The first things that come to mind when you think of ancient Egypt might be pyramids and pharaohs. But there is another figure that should not be overlooked: cats! They were not just pets for the Egyptians, but a gateway to the world of the gods. Here is the story of how cats sat on a throne in Ancient Egypt...