Tianfei
deity sky China single tradition · 2
Tianfei, meaning "Princess of Heaven", is an official title conferred to Mazu in 1281. It is fully known as Huguo Mingzhu Tianfei, meaning "Illuminating Princess of Heaven who Protects the Nation".
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When
- First attested
- 1281 CE
- Attested period
- 1281 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Official title conferred in 1281.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Huguo Bimin Miaoling Zhaoying Hongren Puji Tianfei, Tianhou, Tianshang Shengmu, Tongxian Lingnü, Shennü, Zhaoxiao Chunzheng Fuji Ganying Shengfei, Gupozu, Lin Moniang, Mazupo, A-Ma, Linghui Furen, Linghui Fei
- manifests as
- Mazu, St. Elmo's fire as a divine lantern
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Tianfei ("Princess of Heaven", Wu Chinese: Thi-fi), fully Huguo Mingzhu Tianfei ("Illuminating Princess of Heaven who Protects the Nation"), an official title conferred in 1281.”
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“In 15th-century Ming China, Admiral Zheng He and his associates composed the Liujiagang and Changle inscriptions, the two epitaphs of the Ming treasure voyages, where they made a reference to St. Elmo's fire as a divine omen of Tianfei, the goddess of sailors and seafarers.”
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