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:: Goddess Mazu ::
Her Symbols
and Sacred Objects
Goddess
symbols, individualized for each goddess, were
incorporated into the worship of the ancient goddesses,
were often worn as jewelry, and also used in the
household decor as talismans to seek the goddesses
special gifts, blessings, or protection. A large
number of goddess symbols have survived in statuary and
other works of art.
Many of the
goddess symbols come from the legends surrounding a
specific goddess and were "characters" in her story.
Other
goddess symbols were derived from the rituals
used in the ancient rites of worship of these
pagan goddesses.
Mazu (Mat-Su)
is often represented by symbols associated with the sky
and sea. It is not surprizing that many of our
icons representing courage and compassion are derived
from the ancient goddess symbols of Mazu.
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Goddess Symbols of Mazu
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Dragon, turbulent
sea, clouds, sky, rainbow, raised fist, sea
serpent, mountain tops, sailing ships, the numbers
9 and 36, mala (head-dress with a beaded
veil), stone stairways (ladder to heaven), martial
arts, swords and other ancient weapons, spirit
flags.
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Animals: |
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Dragon (celestial), tiger, serpent, pigs, deer.
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Plants: |
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Peach tree, willow,
bamboo, lotus, peony, and medicinal herbs
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Perfumes/Scents: |
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Ylang-ylang,
dragon's blood, myrrh, peony, incense, myrrh
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Gems and Metals: |
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Pearls, bronze, pale green jade, Shoushan stone
(alabaster)
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Colors: |
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Orange, black, red, and blue
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Be
sure to read the stories and see the
goddess symbols that follow them. |
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Read the
Stories of the Goddesses
Return To
Goddess Gift
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