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In ancient Egypt, cats were one of the many "gods" they worshiped. Cats were thought of as messengers sent from he afterlife to protect them. Cats were worshiped greatly and respected. When they were buried, mice were put in their coffins so they had something to play with and eat in the afterlife.
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