According to legend, Mazu was born in Meizhou Island, Putian, Fujian Province, formerly known as Moline Niang.
Mazu is a belief in Poseidon centered on the southeast coast of China, also known as Notre Dame, Tianhou, Tianhou Empress, Tian Fei, Tianfei Empress, Meizhou Empress and other subjects of this belief are said to have evolved from real people. The investigation of Mazu's life shows that this belief comes from folklore, first of all, legends, and then legends are historicized and deified, and finally a universal belief in Mazu is formed.
With the respect and praise of emperors in past dynasties, Mazu was promoted from the Han folk gods to the official patron saint of navigation, and his godhead became higher and higher, spreading more and more widely, from Putian to Quanzhou, and then to all corners of the country, reaching a level that no one knows and no one can replace.
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Among the many gods of Chinese folk beliefs, Guandi, Guanyin and Mazu are widely believed gods. Their beliefs have a long history and have a wide range of believers in many countries. The reason for their worship lies in people's utilitarian and practical purpose and attitude of praying for disaster avoidance. They can give people spiritual support in social life, play a role in stabilizing society, enhance national cohesion and contribute to the complete reunification and modernization of the motherland.
Mazu is a spiritual symbol and female representative who combines traditional virtues such as selflessness, kindness, kindness and courage.
Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Mazu