Bastet is an ancient Egyptian goddess, also known as Bast. There are many synonyms associated with this feline deity, including "cat goddess," "goddess of warfare," and "protector of pharaohs." Some other words that are commonly used to describe Bastet include "fertility goddess," "mistress of music and dance," and "goddess of the home and hearth." She is also known as "the lady of the east," "the eye of Ra," and "the ultimate predator." Bastet was often depicted as a cat or a woman with the head of a cat, and was worshipped by the ancient Egyptians as a symbol of protection, strength, and fertility.