Feline Divinity

by Bill And Linda Tiepelman

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Feline Divinity

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Bill And Linda Tiepelman

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Digital Art - Digital Photographic Art

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In an era where deities walked the earth and the river Nile whispered ancient secrets, there existed a realm bound by mysticism and majesty. It was an epoch when pharaohs reigned supreme, and their dominion was often symbolized by the regal felinity of cats, creatures revered as incarnations of the gods themselves.

In the heart of this ageless desert, under the shelter of an endless sky, a Siamese cat of extraordinary beauty held court. Her eyes, as deep and blue as the midday sky, seemed to mirror the very soul of the Nile. Her coat, a tapestry of cream and chocolate, bore patterns as intricate as the hieroglyphs adorning the temple walls. She was known as Bastet’s Shadow, for her grace was likened to that of the feline goddess herself.

Bastet’s Shadow roamed the grand halls of the temple, her presence a benediction to those who sought favor from the heavens. It was said that she could see through the veils of time, her purrs offering prophecies, and her mews guiding the most powerful decisions of the land.

One twilight, under a crescent moon, a gathering of nomads sought the wisdom of Bastet’s Shadow. They had journeyed through deserts, following the stars, led by the promise of enlightenment. With offerings of sweet figs and fresh Nile water, they beckoned the sacred Siamese.

As the cat approached, the sands around her paws shimmered with an ethereal glow, the whispers of the ancients swirling in the air. She circled the offerings, her tail held high, a silent oracle communing with realms unseen.

Then, in a moment of divine clarity, she paused, locking eyes with the nomads. And in that silent exchange, a message was imparted, not of words, but of understanding — a message of harmony with the land, of respect for its gifts, and of the unity that must be preserved among all living beings.

As swiftly as she appeared, Bastet’s Shadow vanished into the folds of the temple, leaving behind a trail of golden fur that glittered in the moonlight like tiny stars fallen to Earth. The nomads departed, their hearts alight with newfound wisdom, carrying the echoes of ancient Egypt, gifted by the divine feline, the silent keeper of the desert’s secrets.

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March 14th, 2024

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