September
27
/ 2018
Princess of Supernatural Favor, Empress of Heaven, Goddess of the South China Sea - these are just a few of the illustrious titles given to the Chinese goddess Mazu (Mat-su) since her incursion into the Chinese, Taiwanese, and Southeast Asian pantheon in the 11th century AD. The legend of Mazu comes down through the ages in a myriad of ways, alternating in large part based on whether the Buddhists, Taoists, or followers of Confucianism are discussing her. In every telling, however, the core of her person remains the same—filled with kindness and mercy. Mazu the Human Mazu is described as a devoted young woman with a strong affection for her family, who is said to have closely worshipped the goddess
