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This mythology is not monolithic but a mosaic, reflecting the island’s diverse ethnic groups, including the Han Chinese and various indigenous tribes. Each group contributes its own pantheon of deities, mythological beasts, and tales, creating a rich, multifaceted mythology.
Taiwanese folklore is a blend of Chinese, Taiwanese, and indigenous beliefs and traditions. The myths and legends are often rooted in nature, and they reflect the culture and history of the island. One of the most important figures in Taiwanese mythology is Mazu, the goddess of the sea.
Holy narratives regarding some of these gods are part of Chinese mythology. Chinese folk religion in Taiwan is framed by the ritual ministry exerted by the Zhengyi Taoist clergy (sanju daoshi), independent orders of fashi (non-Taoist ritual masters), and tongji media.
30 sie 2018 · It is among the 229 entries in Ho Ching-yao’s (何敬堯) book Yaoguai Taiwan (妖怪台灣), a compendium of supernatural or fantastic beings, creatures and events from both Aboriginal and Han Chinese cultures collected from hundreds of historical texts between 1624 and 1945.
Taiwan’s most popular deity is the sea goddess Mazu (often spelled Matsu). Born in Fujian, the Chinese province nearest Taiwan, in 960AD, she’s said to have achieved a string of miracles before ascending to the heavens at the age of 26.
Mount Penglai, the so-called island of immortals, and the sacred Mount Kunlun are two paradises of immortality familiar to many in Chinese mythology.
23 paź 2018 · Pangu Separates the Sky from the Earth, Nüwa Creates Human Beings, Kuafu Chases the Sun – these are stories that happened on the other side of the Taiwan Strait, myths that we have heard of and are familiar with since we were children.
