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An Exploration of Domestic Cats’ Domestication History in Ancient Egypt and China
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Abstract
Domestic cats are common pets in today's society and have received love from people all over the world. In world history, there are so many records of domestic cats in various cultures. During the long domestication history, the role and status of the domestic cat in human society have changed a lot and many literary and artistic works have been done for it. Among the various records, Ancient Egypt and China are both characterized by early domestication origins and rich historical records. At the same time, despite the similarities in the role played by the domestic cat in both cultures, there are many differences. These differences, similarities, and concrete reasons not only reflect the many historical similarities and differences between the two cultures, but also reflect the influence of different social contexts on the domestication process of animals, which is a topic worthy of discussion in anthropology, sociology, and genetics.
Keywords
Origin, Domestic cat, Domestication, Culture
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Zhu,Y. (2023). An Exploration of Domestic Cats’ Domestication History in Ancient Egypt and China. Advances in Humanities Research,2,10-13.
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