Mazu
Mazu is the patron of fishermen and sailors.
↻ synthesized from 10 sources
When
- First attested
- 0 CE
- Attested period
- 0 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Deified from Lin Moniang, a shamaness from Fujian who lived in the late 10th century.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Tudigong, Chenghuangshen, Shui Wei, Caw Mae Thong Kham, Lin Moniang, Laojun, Liu Mian, Zhang the Heavenly Instructor, Dǒumǔ, Nuit, Chen Jinggu, Poh Seng Tai Tay, Patriarch Ching Chwee, Tan Goan-kong, Bixia Yuanjun, Songzi Niangniang, Guan Yin, Nyai Roro Kidul, Lim Ko Niao, Master Qingshui, Fude Zhengshen, Xiwangmu, Atua, Dakini, hanitu, Hyang, Kaitiaki, Kawas, Tiki, Yidam, Lord Guan
- allied with
- 108 Xiongdi Gong, Shui Wei Sheng Niang
- served by
- Hu Ye, Qianliyan, Shunfeng'er
- syncretized with
- Caw Mae Thab Thim, Guanyin, Jade Woman of Marvelous Deeds
- manifested by
- Mazupo, A-Ma, Linghui Furen, Linghui Fei, Tianfei, Huguo Bimin Miaoling Zhaoying Hongren Puji Tianfei, Tianhou, Tianshang Shengmu, Tongxian Lingnü, Shennü, Zhaoxiao Chunzheng Fuji Ganying Shengfei, Gupozu
- enemy of
- Qianliyan, Shunfeng'er
Mentioned by
- Atua
- Dakini
- hanitu
- Hyang
- Kaitiaki
- Kawas
- Tiki
- Yidam
- Lord Guan
- Hu Ye
- Qianliyan
- Shunfeng'er
- Caw Mae Thab Thim
- Guanyin
- Jade Woman of Marvelous Deeds
- Mazupo
and 13 more
Sources
Source passages
“Mazu is the patron of fishermen and sailors.”
#9102 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001
“Over time, it evolved to become the mount for various deities such as Wangye (Royal Lords) and Mazu (Goddess of the Sea).”
#9617 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001
“However, most Thais including Thais of Chinese descent still confuse her with Mazu. They are often referred to collectively as Caw Mae Thab Thim because they wear the same red dress.”
#10467 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001
“In late imperial China, sailors often carried effigies of Mazu to ensure safe crossings. Some boats still carry small shrines on their bows. Mazu charms are also used as medicine, including as salves for blistered feet. As late as the 19th century, the Qing government”
#11161 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001
“Mazu, also commonly known as the "Empress of Heaven".”
#20723 · extracted by google/gemini-2.0-flash-001