Weasel

The Weasel in Ancient Egypt


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The Saharan Striped Weasel and the Egyptian Weasel were known in ancient Egypt, and there are a number of depictions dating from the Old Kingdom. It was unknown what the ancient attitude towards the weasel was, but, like the ichneumon, it is likely that the weasel was tamed and kept as a pet for its ability to rid the house of vermin.

The Carnivores of Ancient Egypt