Tianhou
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Tianhou, also known as Tianhou Shengmu, is a title used mostly in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam. Also called Tin Hau in Cantonese, Thean Hou in Min Chinese and Thiên Hậu in Vietnamese, the name means "Queen/Empress of Heaven", and is an official title conferred to Mazu in 1683.
When
- First attested
- 1683 CE
- Attested period
- 1683 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Official title conferred in 1683.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Tianshang Shengmu, Tongxian Lingnü, Shennü, Zhaoxiao Chunzheng Fuji Ganying Shengfei, Gupozu, Lin Moniang, Mazupo, A-Ma, Linghui Furen, Linghui Fei, Tianfei, Huguo Bimin Miaoling Zhaoying Hongren Puji Tianfei
- manifests as
- Mazu
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Tianhou or Tianhou Shengmu (title used mostly in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam), also called Tin Hau in Cantonese, Thean Hou in Min Chinese and Thiên Hậu in Vietnamese (天后; 'Queen/Empress of Heaven'), an official title conferred in 1683.”
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