Which animal mascot was prominently featured by merchants in ancient Egypt as a symbol of wealth and protection for their commercial establishments?

Before modern brand mascots, ancient civilizations used powerful symbols and divine figures to represent their commercial enterprises and marketplaces. These early 'mascots' helped distinguish merchants and create brand recognition in bustling ancient marketplaces from Rome to Mesopotamia. Test your knowledge about these early commercial symbols that influenced the marketing techniques we still use today!

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The scarab beetle (representing rebirth and fortune)
The cat (representing the goddess Bastet, protector of commerce)
The falcon (representing the god Horus, overseer of trade)
The hippopotamus (representing abundance and prosperity)