Who is the national goddess?

Mazu is a belief in the sea god centered on the southeast coast of China, also known as Tian Fei, Tianhou, Tiannv and Mother. It is a god believed by boatmen, sailors, tourists, businessmen and fishermen in past dynasties. Mazu, formerly known as Song Yuannian (960), was born on March 23rd in Meizhou Island, Putian. Four years (987) in Song Taizong, he died on the ninth day of September.

Historical Achievements: Taking the Archives of Mazu Belief and Custom in Qing Dynasty as an Example

1. Helping the war with teachers: Helping the war with teachers shows the ruler's desire to recover lost territory and unify the whole country, so I feel the magical power of Mazu.

2. Help suppress pirates: Pirates are rampant, and it is difficult for coastal fishermen to have a peaceful life. Therefore, the Qing court attached great importance to suppressing pirates to appease fishermen.

3. Assist in water transportation, sea transportation and flood control: Mazu was respected for escorting and distributing water before his death, and there are many records of his outstanding talents helping water transportation, sea transportation and flood control, which also reflects the ruler's expectation for peace at sea.

4. conferring Ryukyu: conferring Ryukyu shows that the Qing Dynasty attached importance to Ryukyu, and also shows that the history of peaceful coexistence between the two countries at that time was related to Mazu's blessing.