The Battle of Pelusium: When Cats Became Weapons of War

Описание: In 525 BCE, during the Battle of Pelusium, Persian forces under Cambyses II clashed with the Egyptians in a uniquely bizarre and psychological form of warfare. Knowing that cats were sacred in Egyptian culture, the Persians allegedly used them—and other animals—on their shields or released them onto the battlefield. Fear of harming the revered creatures caused the Egyptian soldiers to hesitate, giving the Persians a strategic advantage.

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