Bastet

Creation & Design

Bastet was created as a representation of the Egyptian goddess of home, fertility, and domesticity, often depicted as a lioness or as a woman with the head of a lioness.

Early Years

Bastet first appeared in the Marvel Universe during the 1970s, where she was introduced as part of the pantheon of Egyptian gods, often interacting with characters like Thor and the Avengers.

Character Development

Over the years, Bastet has evolved from a background character to a more prominent figure in the Marvel Universe, often depicted as a protector of her realm and a powerful ally to heroes.

Cultural Reception

Bastet has been well-received by fans of mythology and comic books, often praised for her strong representation of female deities in a male-dominated genre.

Character Details

Real Name:
Bastet
First Appearance:
X-Factor #221
Aliases:
Bast, Bastet the Cat Goddess
Species:
Goddess
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
The Gods of Egypt, The Avengers
Abilities:
Superhuman strength, Agility, Enhanced senses, Magic
Equipment:
Magical artifacts, Cat-like agility
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
green
Hair Color:
black

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Marvel ⋅ 2011
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1st appearance of Bastet, a cat god

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Cover appearance of Ammut, the Crocodile chimera god

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Origin of Wakanda and Bashenga, the second Black Panther - Bast, the Panther God anoints Bashenga with the blood of Amun-Ra

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1st team appearance of the gods of Wakanda: Bast, Kokou, Thoth, Jujaji, Ptah

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