Mazu is a sea god belief centered on the southeastern coast of China. The god with the most aliases and honorifics in the world is the sea god Mazu. Mazu’s aliases and honorifics include: Lin Mo (original name), Dragon Girl, Holy Girl, Goddess, Queen of Heaven, Empress, Concubine of Heaven, Holy Concubine, Goddess, Holy Mother, Divine Concubine, Spirit Girl, Great Aunt, Grand Aunt, Spiritual Concubine, Mo Niang, Madam Lin;

Mazu’s title experience Mazu has been commended 36 times in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing dynasties, ranging from "Madam", "Concubine", "Tianfei" to "Tianhou" and "Mother", and has been included in national sacrifices.

The emperor’s canonization clearly recorded Mazu’s three major achievements from “assisting the country” to “protecting the saints” and then “protecting the people”. By the first year of Guangxu's reign, Mazu's title had reached 64 characters. According to statistics, the titles given to Mazu by emperors in the past dynasties totaled more than 600 words, setting a record for the titles given to gods in China.

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The fundamental purpose of overseas Chinese worshiping Mazu is not to forget their ancestors and their roots. Mazu was originally the protector of the sea. Later, when her functions gradually expanded, people believed that Mazu could help them solve their difficulties, whether they were businessmen, craftsmen, or suffering from difficult childbirth or other diseases.

Overseas Chinese also build temples to offer sacrifices. People always hope that through Mazu sacrifices, they can carry forward Mazu’s fraternity, help the weak, the brave, indomitable spirit and the concept of filial piety, and integrate the essence of Mazu culture. in daily life and passed on to the next generation.

This is a true portrayal of "there are Chinese wherever there is sea water, and Mazu is everywhere among the Chinese." As a result of the influence, Mazu evolved from a relationship with navigation into a "sea god", "escort goddess", etc., thus forming one of the most important Han folk beliefs and worship gods in the history of maritime culture.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia---Mazu