Mazu

Proper noun

Meaning

Mazu

A Chinese sea goddess, the deified form of Lin Moniang, a medieval Fujianese girl who became revered as a sea goddess and, since the Qing dynasty, especially in Taiwan, more generally as the primary goddess of Heaven.

Alternative form of Matsu (archipelago).

Alternative form of Matsu (island).

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Examples

Among the most popular folk cults are those of Mazu (goddess of the seas), André Laliberté. Source: Internet

The Qijin Mazu Temple of Kaohsiung is the oldest Mazu temple within the country with a history of over 300 years. Source: Internet

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