Bast



BAST Daughter of Set 

Pantheon

 * Stygian Pantheon

Regions of Worship

 * Stygia

Divine Relationships

 * Set (father)

Representation
She is depicted as a gorgeous woman with the head of a lioness.

Gender representation: female

Symbolism

 * Cats
 * Fire

Spheres of Power

 * Curses
 * Fire

Rituals & Beliefs
Bast is the goddess of evil sendings, the patron of curses. She is the offspring of a lustful union between Set and his shadow, a gorgeous woman with the head of a lioness. Her son, Khonsu, is the god of the moon. As protector of pregnant women, she is seen as docile and gentle but she defends her charges with fire and fury, taking on an aggressive side not even Set can match.

Thus she becomes a goddess of fire and curses, slaughtering her enemies with a violent bitterness none can withstand. Most Stygian curses invoke the name of Bast to give them power. Her cult is so powerful that the killing of cats is illegal in Stygia. She has an annual festival dedicated to her worship.

Punishments for disloyal priests, include forcing them to undergo the Awful Curse of the Were-beast, turning the disloyal priest into a were-panther or other werecat.

The Festival of Bast
The Festival of Bast is celebrated in the early spring at the city of Amanopet.

A long since forgotten war was the original purpose of the festival, but it is still celebrated. People gather in boats along the River Styx, crammed to the brim playing music and clapping their hands. Making fun of those who do not join them as they leave each town bound for Amanopet. When the last boat arrives, the festival begins in full. Those on the ships often bring mummified cats or lions to Amanopet, likely to be given funeral rites at the Temple of Bast. Meanwhile, wine flows freely as great sacrifices of man and beast are performed.

Fights are also held with great slave-warriors against great feline beasts from the Black Kingdoms. Plays are performed, and the festival ends with a 3 day orgy.

Implementation IC & In-Game
Vanilla Derketo religion though there are many feline mod related items accessible as well.

More Information

 * Return to the Road of Kings (Conan RPG Book)
 * Faith and Fervour (Conan RPG Book)
 * Stygia - The Serpent of the South (Conan RPG Book)
 * Earth-616 and Related comics in the Marvel Comic Universe
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