Chen Jinggu
deity earth Taoist single tradition · 2
Chen Jinggu is a Chinese historical protective goddess of women, children, and pregnancy. Her worshippers believe she was a former Taoist priestess. She is a historical figure and deity worshipped in Fujian, Taiwan, South China, and across East and Southeast Asia.
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When
- Historical notes
- Goddess from Fuzhou folk religion predating institutionalized Buddhism and Taoism in the region.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Lü Dongbin, Wuzhiqi, Mazu, Sun Wukong
- allied with
- Lin Jiuniang, Li Sanniang
- enemy of
- white demon snake
- child of
- Guanyin
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“It is held in front of Chen Jinggu's shrine, as it is believed in the region that Madame Chen protects children while they are growing up, so the event is in thanksgiving for her protection. The people of the Matsu Islands have a tradition of placing gifts in front of Chen Jinggu's shrine”
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“Once fiends, they were subdued by the goddess Chen Jinggu, the Empress Lin Shui.”
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