The Cats That Conquered Egypt 🐈

In 525 B.C., Persia couldn't break Egypt's fortress at Pelusium. Then, as the legend goes, King Cambyses painted cats on his soldiers' shields and sent real ones ahead. The Egyptian archers wouldn't risk hitting a sacred cat. 🐈⚔️

Would you have lowered your bow?

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