Saoqing Niang
deity sky Chinese single tradition · 1
Saoqing Niang is a weather deity in Chinese folk religion who is invoked to sweep away clouds and bring fair weather, especially during important festivals, weddings, or farming periods. She is often represented as a paper effigy in the form of a colorfully dressed woman holding a broom. The practice of invoking her is historically documented across regions of northern China and is considered a form of folk weather magic.
When
- Historical notes
- The custom is believed to be the origin of Japan's teru teru bōzu tradition.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Dragon King of the East Sea
- serves
- Jade Emperor
- syncretized with
- Saotian Niangniang
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Saoqing Niang, Saoqing Niang, if in three days you sweep the skies clear, we'll dress you in flowered clothes; if in three days you fail, we'll pierce your bare back.”
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