Bast-Mut
A small summary of Her attributes - but please keep in mind that I cannot vouch for how correct these are.
Roles
The syncretized form of Bast and Mut, Bast-Mut is the form of Bast in the role of Queen.
Signs & symbols
Double crown, lioness, cat.
Associations
Colours: green, deep red, deep purple, gold. Scents: cinnamon, sandalwood, vanilla. Gems: emerald, sapphire, jade.
Offerings
Precious stones or metals, good perfumes, quality items, pomegranates, rich or sweet foods, red wine, myrrh, chai tea.
Relations to other netjeru
Syncretized Name, thus related to Bast and Mut.
Depictions in art
She is sometimes depicted as a seated cat with a serpent or cobra between Her paws and standing before Her, or sometimes the cobra is simply with Her in Her cat form. She can also be depicted as a seated cat, or a woman with the head of a cat wearing the double crown of Upper and Lower Kemet to depict Her as a Queen.
My personal impressions
Coming soon.
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