Ask Bast

Panther Goddess Of Wakanda. Ask me about my people. Ask me for advice. Ask me foolish things that I promise I shall not curse you for.

[ask-bast]

Hello. I am Bast, Panther Goddess Of Wakanda.

You may know of my from my greatest creation, T’Challa.

Or the country’s genius, Shuri.

You may also know of my other shining achievements—General Okoye, War Dog Nakia, Queen Mother Ramonda--

Even the ones who prefer Hanuman, like M’Baku, leader of the Jabari Tribe.

But many outside of home know me best for the one creation that changed the course of Wakanda forever. Erik N’Jadaka Stevens.

You are welcome.

Now that we have shown ourselves to the outside world, showing the compassion I have been trying to hint at for centuries, I have decided to bless the halls of Tumblr with my wisdom and guidance.

Ask me about anything. Wakanda, the people, the world, my opinions, or my advice.

Just do not disrespect me. I am still a Goddess and do not take kindly to impertinence.

Adhere to that, and I think we shall get along just fine. ;)

[vintagecongo]

Students at Protestant secondary school, Mbandaka, (part 2) Congo by  Eliot Elisofon 1972

[ask-bast]

Did you punish T’Chaka for his actions against his brother and nephew?

T’Chaka’s greatest crime was against his nephew. The actions both he and his brother took against each other were handled when both of them were in my ancestral plane.

But first, of course, I made T’Chaka live out every second of N’Jadaka’s memory from the second he found his father’s body.

Sometimes, the best punishments are not physical.

[dezligando]

[ask-bast]

My beautiful children

[ask-bast]

This year is trash why can't you fix it

Forgive me, mntwana wam, I almost thought you were putting the onus on me to heal the wounds mankind has bestowed upon themselves.

Silly me.

[ask-bast]

Where were you when Erik needed you??

It’s a strange thing, being the goddess of war and fertility, that is to say, life. Within N’Jadaka was the greatest battle between both, and when war won out, creation of life was a foreign memory to him.

I did my best to reach him. To send him signs that could dissuade him from the worst of himself. But he is a stubborn man, whose pain made him a weapon, and whose determination for justic outweighed any hope for peace.

I can only help those who help themselves. In the end, his true message got through to T’Challa, and his spirit now rests peacefully in the afterlife. Sometimes, destiny is bittersweet.

[2ndperiod]

Thanos: *army appears in Wakanda*

Bast: *materializes out of nowhere*

Bast: I THINK THE FUCK NOT YOU BETTER TAKE YOURSELF & YOUR LITTLE FRIENDS SOMEWHERE ELSE

[ask-bast]

To put it bluntly, yes.

[clerical-error]

An emissary of Bast reminds you that you are loved. Look up and see the beauty that surrounds you.

[ask-bast]

I am Bast, and I approve this message.

[lionofchaeronea]

Standing statuette (bronze with gold inlay) of the ancient Egyptian cat-goddess Bastet, holding an usekh-collar topped by a feline head and sun-disk.  Artist unknown; ca. 400-250 BCE (Late Period or early Ptolemaic).  Now in the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore.  Photo credit: Walters Art Museum.

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[psikonauti]

Rare Melanistic Serval

[ask-bast]

Another extension of myself.

Any living melanates being you see on this Earth....is me.

[le-mouton-noir]

Lupita Nyong’o - a goddess in Marrakech

[ask-bast]

Now, now, there is only one goddess here!

But she comes close enough. Entle.

[pearwaldorf]

Black Panther single issues FREE on Comixology

Hello friends! If you’ve been wanting to read the Black Panther comics, now’s a great time to grab them because they’re free on Comixology!

As far as I can tell, this is every major Black Panther storyline, from Kirby to Priest to Coates. 

In addition, the Shuri and Killmonger miniseries are free as well. 

If you need a place to start, the Priest run is considered definitive. You’ll recognize a lot of themes and characters from the movie.

For something more modern, try Ta-Nehisi Coates’s and Evan Narcisse’s reboot origin. I have read the first part of this and it’s very good.

There is also a mini focusing on two Dora Milaje written by Roxane Gay called World of Wakanda. 

And since it’s there you might as well pick up Black Panther vs Deadpool. 

Also, be patient! I’ve heard reports of Comixology acting weird, probably because it’s being hammered.

Links will follow in a subsequent reblog because Tumblr is stupid.

[ask-bast]

I highly recommend this grand chronicle of my homeland and my people.

[bitchybreadpainter-deactivated2]

The anonymous button is not for hate messages and death threats! It’s for confessing your love and asking stupid questions!

[ask-bast]

An important PSA to all who wish to speak to me. I am a goddess first, merciful second.

[justcatposts]

WAKANDA FUREVER 🐾 

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[ask-bast]

Ah yes, the Black Cat. A far less intimidating extension of myself.

When you see any cat, especially a black one, be sure to show it love and worship, not superstition and disdain. If you do, blame only yourself for the swipe they take at your face.