Neqa'el

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The Neqa'el are Greek and Egyptian cat demons.These demons are ferocious, but fight only when they need to.They are Egyptian gods and were worshipped heavily, and anyone who sought to do any harm to a cat was punished with a month-long torture, eventually ending in death.The demon in human form has long canine teeth, and a fierce and quick tongue.They speak their minds, and are not afraid to show when they dislike something.

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