Case file · Folklore / legend

Lin Moniang becomes Mazu

Tradition says Lin Moniang of Meizhou Island, Fujian, who rescued sailors in trance, ascended in 987 and became Mazu, goddess of the sea.

987 CE · 25.07, 119.12 · status: legend

The account

Reports of her appearing to ships in storms led to imperial titles; she is worshipped from Taiwan to Southeast Asia.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia: Mazu
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