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.
Large Chinese Goddess Mazu, a nice painted Stucco figure of a Chinese Goddess of the sea Mazu, the figure shown seated in European fashion on wooden throne
Pray to Mazu, the Chinese goddess who protects those who travel by sea. She is the patroness of fishermen, sailors, and coastal communities.
The first leg of my journey to the Taiwanese military strongpoint and island paradise of Nangang, one of the Matsu Islands.
As always if anyone knows who the artists of the pictures may be, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Mazu Goddess of the Sea Mazu is the Chinese Goddess of the Sea. She protects sailors and fi…
Mazu Chinese goddess holds a significant place in Chinese culture. Discover the origins, temples, and celebrations dedicated to this divine figure. Mazu's
Mazu statue at her birthplace, Meizhou Island, Fujian. Mazu is a Chinese Goddess of the ocean and Her name means "Mother Ancestor." She is traditionally honored on the twenty-third day of the third lunar month of the Chinese calendar. (mid-April to early May: this year it fell on April 13th) To view a slideshow of this year's celebrations, follow this link: Mazu Festivals
Design Concept: As part of the series on the fabled heroine Mazu, this artwork depicts the goddess of the sea, travelling between the realms of heaven and earth. The inspiration for the piece comes from Loretta H. Yang’s affinity with bodhisattvas, and Mazu’s striking resemblance to the bodhisattva Guanyin in her benevolence. With roots in the Northern Song era (hence her attire) Mazu was immortalized for her immense bravery on the sea. Moreover, she is revered for her kindness. LIULI artists invested tremendous energy into the technicality and details of this piece so as to allow that quality of compassion to shine through with the crystal glass. For those who know the story of Mazu, they may appreciate the wisdom that true bravery lies in kindness. Because Mazu is from the Northern Song, she wears clothes associated with those times. Mazu has a dignified and benevolent appearance and a refined bearing. Her dress moves with the wind, representing the tranquility of harmony. Mazu holds a ruyi in her hand to disseminate auspicious blessings to all. MAZU -Goddess of the Sea, Waves of Benevolent Light Riding high upon auspicious waves,A protector of the people far and wide, Mazu blesses the seven seas with tranquility. Her mercy spans the centuries, Felt by generations for all eternity. 天上聖母, 琉璃媽祖 - [ 慈光安瀾 ] 乘祥龍起行 護守人間萬里 庇祐四海清寧 慈航千年 馨香世代永傳。
Pray to Mazu, the Chinese goddess who protects those who travel by sea. She is the patroness of fishermen, sailors, and coastal communities.
Mazu (媽祖) is the compassionate Chinese goddess of the sea, watching over sailors, fishermen, and travelers. Celebrated for her protective nature, she sends warnings of oncoming storms to those at risk.
Hailing from a multicultural heritage, I grew up listening to all kinds of stories about legendary heroes and Goddesses. Over the years, my love for legends never ceased. I was always curious to di…
Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 7.5 Inches (W) x .7 Inches (D)Weight: 1.25 PoundsSuggested Age: 22 Years and UpNumber of Pages: 128Genre: Social ScienceSub-Genre: Folklore & MythologyPublisher: Chronicle BooksFormat: HardcoverAuthor: Ann ShenLanguage: EnglishStreet Date: April 3, 2018TCIN: 53342950UPC: 9781452163413Item Number (DPCI): 248-63-0049Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
