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:: Goddess Mazu
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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
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Read the Stories of the Goddesses
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