Who's Mazu?
Maureen was cleverer than other sisters when she was a child. When she was eight years old, she was inspired by her teacher. She can not only read aloud from memory, but also understand the meaning of words. When she grows up, she is determined to do good deeds and help others all her life and never marry. Her parents obeyed her wishes. She is devoted to charity and public welfare. She has been studying medicine, treating people and teaching people to prevent and eliminate disasters. People praised her. She is calm and helpful. As long as she can help the villagers solve their problems, she is willing to do it, and often guides people to avoid misfortune. People are willing to discuss with her and ask her for help when they are in trouble.
Maureen grew up by the sea. She also knows astronomy and meteorology, and is familiar with water. There are few reefs in the strait between Meizhou Island and the mainland, and fishing boats and merchant ships wrecked in this sea area are often rescued by Maureen, so it is said that she can "cross the sea by sitting on the ground". She can also predict the weather changes and inform the boatman in advance whether she can sail, so it is said that she can "predict the strange" and call her "goddess" and "dragon lady"
As soon as Mazu died, the villagers felt the kindness of saving lives before his death. In the same year, a temple was built on Meizhou Island. This is the famous Meizhou Mazu Tempel. The ancestral hall was expanded in the heyday (A.D. 1023- 1032) and became more and more magnificent. During the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty (1403-1424), the navigator Zheng He came to Meiyu twice to preside over the imperial sacrifice ceremony and expand the temple. By the time of Kangxi in the Qing Dynasty, a "Dragon Palace at Sea" with five groups of buildings had been formed. Unfortunately, the original magnificent buildings have been abandoned, and the existing original buildings are only the small-scale "Moline Parents Temple". In recent years, Meizhou ancestral hall has been repaired and built in a great deal, and has begun to take shape. Mazu Tempel on Meizhou Island in Putian, Tianhou Palace in Tianjin, Mazu Pavilion in Macau, Chaotian Palace in Beigang, Taiwan Province, and Mazu Tempel in Lukang are famous temples in Tianhou Palace in China.
Ancestors accepted 36 national gifts in the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties. The longest title was "Protecting the country, protecting the people, protecting the spirit, being loyal to Hong Ren's true feelings, showing great power, praising and obeying, loving Du You, An, Qin, spreading benefits, diverting water, celebrating Jingyang West Branch, Zhou Fang, and Cao Baotai's inspiration to the heavenly daughter at the age of five". Later, in the eleventh year of Tongzhi (6
Macao is the abbreviation of Mazu.
Mazu, also known as Tian Fei, Tianhou, Notre Dame and Tianmu, is a god believed by boatmen, sailors, tourists, businessmen and fishermen in past dynasties. In ancient times, sailing at sea was often attacked by wind and waves, and the ship sank and people died. The safety of the crew has become the main problem for seafarers, who place their hopes on the blessing of the gods. Before the ship sets sail, it is necessary to worship Tian Fei, pray for the safe blessing of the wind, and set up a sacred position for Tian Fei on the ship.
Mazu belief is very common in Taiwan Province province, and more than one third of Taiwan Province compatriots believe in Mazu. There are 5 10 Mazu Tempel in Taiwan Province province, including 1 16 in Tainan. They have many names, some of which are Tianfei Palace, Tianhou Palace and Mazu Tempel. Some are called Tianhou Palace, Tianhou Palace and Notre Dame altar; Others are called Wenyuantang, Chaotian Palace, Shuangcige, An Lan Hall, Zhongxing Palace Cuo, Fenyang Hall and Tibiao Pavilion. Lin clan in Fujian, Taiwan Province, Guangdong and Southeast Asia all call Mazu "Gu", "Gu" and "Fairy". According to statistics, Mazu is one of the three major religious beliefs in the world.
Mazu
Gods in folk beliefs along the coast of southern Fujian in China. Often mistaken for the incarnation of Guanyin Bodhisattva, it has nothing to do with Buddhism. Mazu or Mazupo is a common name among the people. Since the Song Dynasty, emperors have often made Yuefeng, honoring them as "sacred princesses", "Tian Fei", "Tianhou" or "Tiannv", so the official Mazu Tempel is also called "Tianfei Palace" or "Tianhou Palace".
Mazu belief originated in the early years of Northern Song Dynasty. According to legend, she was the sixth daughter of Wei Yun, Yulin, Meizhou, Putian County, Fujian Province at the end of the Five Dynasties. She was given a red light when she was born. Because he never cries or makes trouble, his family named him Mo and called him Mo Niang. Mo Niang was brilliant since she was a child, and was later endowed with bronze symbols by the gods, so that she could exorcise evil spirits, eliminate disasters and solve urban problems. One day when I was twenty-eight years old, I dreamed that my father and brother capsized and drowned. I immediately jumped into the sea to save him, but only my brother was saved. When I woke up, the news came, and it was exactly the same as what I saw in my dream. The silent mother heard the pain and immediately jumped into the sea to save her father; Three days later, he jumped on his father's back. Later, he died of grief. It is said that she ascended to heaven at the top of Mount Mae. Therefore, the villagers built a temple to worship.
Later, fishermen in the coastal areas of Fujian said that the goddess often appeared at sea to rescue wrecked ships, so more and more believers came, and there were more and more legends about Mazu Tempel in the coastal areas. By the Southern Song Dynasty, it had become the patron saint of navigation along the southeast coast. Not only fishing boats, but also merchant ships and warships are dedicated to the gods or spirits of Mazu. In the late Ming and early Qing Dynasties, with the development of Taiwan Province Province, people who moved to Taiwan Province often offered sacrifices to Mazu as their peers. After arriving in Taiwan Province safely, they built temples to worship their ancestors, so the early Mazu Tempel in Taiwan Province Province was built near ports such as Luermen, Beigang and Guandu.
At present, there are hundreds of temples dedicated to Mazu in Taiwan Province Province. One of the earliest is Magong Tianhou Palace in Penghu County. On this island, the Tien Hou Temple in Luermen, Datian Temple in Tainan City and Tien Hou Temple in Lugang are the earliest. The highest fragrance is the' Beigang Mazu' enshrined in Chaotian Palace in Beigang Town, Yunlin County. Every year during the pilgrimage from the first month of the lunar calendar to March, hundreds of thousands of believers often send delegations from all over the province to pay homage.
Legend of Mazu's life
There are many legends about Mazu's life, including 15 recorded in Tianhou Zhi and 16 recorded in Tian Fei Epiphany Record. They are:
A: The fish is evergreen: there is a small island next to Meizhou Island. It is said that one day, when Mazu was visiting the island, he scattered vegetables on the ground. Soon, vegetables miraculously grew and blossomed everywhere. Then, grow naturally without farming every year. The local people regard fairy flowers as flowers. In the future, people will call this place "Caiziyu".
B: Pray for rain to help the people: According to legend, when Mazu was twenty-one, there was a drought in Putian, and all the people in the county said that Mazu could not save the disaster. Therefore, Yinqin County turned to Mazu for help. Mazu prayed for rain and said that it would rain heavily in Renqi. On that day, there was not a clear sky in the morning, and there was no sign of rain at all. As soon as the application was made, suddenly dark clouds rolled and it rained cats and dogs. After a long drought, the earth regained its former vitality. ?
C: It is said that one day when Mazu was alive, there was a storm at sea and Mazu wanted to cross the sea. There is a boat on the shore, but there is no paddle or canopy on it. Besides, the boatman was afraid to sail because of the heavy wind and waves. Mazu said to the boatman, just get on the boat. Have a straw mat hung on the mast as a sail at once. The ship sailed out of Shanghai, braving the wind and waves and flew away.
D: It is said that when Mazu was alive, there was a doorknob on the west side of Meizhou Island (today's Wen Jia). Once, a merchant ship was blown by a strong wind on the nearby sea and hit a rock. Sea water flooded into the cabin and was about to sink. The villagers were afraid to go to the rescue because of the wild waves. At this critical moment, Matsu Shinshou found some grass under his feet and threw it into the sea. The grass turned into a row of big sequoias, which were attached to the sinking merchant ship, so that the merchant ship was spared from sinking and the people on board were spared. ?
E: Surrender to Er Shen: According to legend, when Mazu was twenty-three, there was Er Shen in the northwest of Meizhou, one was clairvoyant and the other was clairvoyant. Er Shen frequents and harms the people. People prayed to Mazu to punish Er Shen. In order to surrender to Er Shen, Mazu went up the mountain to work with the village girls. In this way, after more than ten days, Er Shen finally appeared. When Er Shen approached, Mazu shouted loudly. Er Shen saw Mazu's great power and turned into a fire. Mazu brushed the silk handkerchief with his hand. Suddenly, the wind blew. Er Shen was confused, so he was abused. Mazu dared Er Shen not to leave the iron axe, which Er Shen could no longer afford. Two years later, Er Shen went to worship at sea again, which was very intense. Mazu used a spell to summon the wind and flying stones, leaving Er Shen with nowhere to escape. Er Shen gave in and was willing to play for Mazu, so Mazu accepted Er Shen as the general. ?
F: Flood relief: It is said that when Mazu was 26 years old, it rained continuously in the first half of that year, and Fujian and Zhejiang provinces suffered greatly from floods. At that time, local officials called in the imperial court, and the emperor made an order to pray for rain on the spot, but the prayer remained the same. The local people asked Mazu to relieve the injury. Mazu said: disasters are caused by people accumulating evil. Since the emperor intends to relieve the harm for the people, I should pray for God's forgiveness. So I burned incense and prayed, and suddenly there was a strong wind, and I saw a dragon flying away in the clouds, and the sky was clear. That year, the people also got a bumper harvest, and the people were grateful to Mazu, so the provincial officials asked the court for praise and praised Mazu. ?
G: Saving Father and Finding Brother: It is said that one autumn day when Mazu was sixteen years old, when his father and brother sailed across the sea to the north, the sea was very rough and the ship was damaged, which was in critical condition. At this time, Mazu is weaving at home. Suddenly, she closed her eyes and held the loom with all her strength. Her mother saw this and woke her up. When Mazu woke up, he accidentally dropped the shuttle to the ground. Seeing the shuttle fall to the ground, Mazu cried: Dad was saved, and my brother died! Soon someone came to report that the situation was true. After my brother fell into the sea, Mazu accompanied his mother to the seaside to look for it. Suddenly, a group of aquatic animals gathered on the rough sea, and everyone was very worried. Mazu knew that the aquarium had come to meet her on the orders of the water god. At this time, the sea became clear, and his brother's body floated up, so he transported the body back. Since then, on Mazu's birthday, before the fish gather around the cocoon at night, the dawn has dispersed, and this day has also become a day for local fishermen to rest their boats.
H: Please treat the disease: It is said that during Mazu's lifetime, the plague was prevalent in Putian, and the whole family in Yin County was also infected with the disease. Someone told Mazu in Yinxian that he has the magic power to solve problems. So Princess Yin visited Mazu personally, thinking that he was not a bad official at ordinary times, but a foreign official, told him to drink Yui with nine waters and put spells on the door. County Yin went back and followed the instructions, and recovered in a few days.
One: Catch Two Monsters: According to legend, when Mazu was alive, there were two monsters in Meizhou, Jia Ying and Jia You, who frequented and harmed the people. One day, a boatman was entangled in a monster and the boat was going to sink. When Mazu saw it, he turned into a cargo ship and went to the rescue. Jia You saw the cargo ship coming and immediately came to chase it. Mazu chanted a spell to surrender. Jiayou immediately kowtowed and pleaded guilty, and Mazu took him into Shuique Xianban. In order to subdue Jiaying, Mazu intends to walk alone on the mountain road. Jiaying thought it was just a folk beauty, so she came to invade with ulterior motives. Jia Ying saw something bad, waved his hand and Mazu ran away. After a year, Jiaying came out to harm people again. Mazu said, "If this monster does not return to the right path, it will surely shock the world." So he told the villagers to burn incense and fast, take a boat out to sea unexpectedly and surrender to Jiaying. Mazu also accepted Jia as a member of the water finch fairy class.
J: It is said that Mazu 16 years old went out to play with a group of female companions. When she was putting on makeup in the well, a man of God with a group of immortals rushed into the well with a pair of bronze symbols and gave them to her. The girlfriends were scared away when they played together, but Mazu accepted the bronze amulet and didn't doubt it. After Mazu received the bronze charm, he learned a lot, changed it, and used the charm to ward off evil spirits, making his power more and more magical, so that he could often travel around the world to save people and save lives. People call her "Goddess" and "Dragon Lady".
K: Mazu's birthday: Mazu's father, Lin Weijun (taboo), and his mother, Wang Shi, do more good deeds and accumulate virtue. But when I was in my forties, I had a boy and five girls. But I'm worried that a son can't carry on the family line, so I often burn incense and pray for another son. But the piety of the couple touched Guanyin in the South China Sea. One night, Guanyin had a dream for the king and said to him, "Your family has accumulated virtue and done good deeds. Now I will give you a pill, which is worthy of Tzu Chi's gift. " Soon, Wang became pregnant. On the evening of March 23, the first year of the Northern Song Dynasty (960), when Wang was in labor, a respectable red light shone into the house from the northwest, and Mazu was born with a long sound. Because Mazu is a girl, his parents are disappointed, but Mazu was born strangely, so he loves him very much. Mazu never cried from birth to the full moon, so her parents named her Maureen. According to legend, Mazu was born in Meizhou Island.
Li: Mei Yufei was born: In the fourth year of Song Taizong, Mazu was 28 years old. The day before the Double Ninth Festival, I said to my family, "My heart is so clean that I don't want to live on earth. Tomorrow is the Double Ninth Festival, and I want to climb the mountain. Say goodbye to you in advance. " The family thought she was going to climb the mountain and overlook it, but they didn't know she was going to become an immortal. The next morning, after burning incense and chanting, Mazu bid farewell to his sisters and headed straight for the highest point of Mae Peak. At this time, there were thick clouds on the top of Meifeng Peak, and Mazu turned into a white light and went straight into the sky, leaving with the wind. Since then, Mazu has often appeared to protect the country and the people and save people from danger. The local people were grateful to her and built a temple in Mei Feng. It is said that the cliff behind the ancestral temple is where Mazu flies.
M: It is said that when Mazu was alive, there was a sea-crossing stone bridge in the west of Jiliangcheng opposite Meizhou, which was the main road for local people to travel from south to north. One day, a strange wind suddenly blew and broke all the bridge piles. At that time, the traffic was cut off and people could not pass. People thought it was Fengshen, so they prayed to Mazu to solve the problem. When Mazu visited the stone bridge, he saw a dark sky in the distance. He knew there was something strange, so he used magic to drive it away. Since then, the stone bridge has been unimpeded and harmless.
N: Gong: According to legend, when Mazu was alive, there was a monster named Gong Yan at sea, who often made waves at sea and overturned boats. One day, Mazu sailed to the East China Sea, and the monster began to make waves again. Mazu's boat rocked badly. Even if Mazu broke down, he saw a boat with a golden crown and embroidered sleeves in the waves ahead, and the god who lifted his beard and looked up was at work. Mazu quietly set off a storm to fight against it. Fearing the great power of Mazu, Duke Yan bowed down and sailed away. But the monster was dissatisfied with the divine power for a while, so he became a dragon and continued to make waves. Mazu said, "If we don't get rid of this demon, the storm will continue." He broke down in the middle and surrendered to the dragon. Mazu ordered Gong Yan to be in charge of the Shuique Xianban (* * *, a total of 18 people) to guard the boat people at sea, and later Gong Yan became the general manager of Mazu's subordinates.
O: Collecting ghosts in Korea: It is said that when Mazu was alive, there was a monster in a place called Korea. The local people suffered greatly from it and suffered from various diseases. The local people went to Mazu for medical treatment. Mazu gave the seeker a spell and told everyone to stick the spell on the patient's bedside when they returned. Knowing that the spell was powerful, the monster turned into a bird and ran away. When Mazu chased him out, he saw the bird hiding in a tree, and his mouth was still breathing black gas. Mazu read: "This monster can't stay here because it is in a troubled village." He chased and caught the bird. It turned out to be a wren. Mazu sprayed the bird with water, and the bird fell to the ground and became a pinch of dead hair. Mazu set fire to it. It turned out to be atoms. The kid knocked at the door and asked Mazu to take it in, so Mazu put it under the stage to serve.
P: crossing the river with an iron horse: It is said that one day, Mazu will cross the sea, but there is no boat. At this time, Mazu saw an iron horse hanging in front of the eaves next to him, and he had a brainwave and whipped it with a whip. Iron horses travel across the ocean to treat people on the other side. Suddenly, the iron horse disappeared without a trace, and everyone next to it was amazed at the magical power of the "Dragon Lady".
Legend of Mazu's epiphany
One of the legends of Mazu's epiphany: Ganquan food accumulation
According to records, in October of the 21st year of Kangxi, Shi Lang, the prefect of Shimizu Division, ordered 30,000 sailors to be stationed in Pinghai until the wind crossed Taiwan Province Province. There was a drought and the army was short of water. There is an abandoned well next to Pinghaitian harem. Shi Lang ordered people to dig and secretly prayed to Mazu. After the well is dug, the spring water is sweet, which solves the problem of military and civilian water use. The spring water is inexhaustible. Shi Lang thought it was a gift from heaven, so he wrote the word "Teacher Chun". This well still exists today.
Legend of Mazu's Epiphany II: Aid Ship
Legend has it that on the night of December 26th, the 21st year of Kangxi, Shi Lang led his troops across the sea to attack Taipeng for the first time. Due to the lack of wind, the ship was slow, so Shi Lang ordered him to return to Pinghai. Soon, a strong wind blew, and the warship was blown into the sea and disappeared. The next day, after the wind stopped, they ordered to go out to sea to look for boats, all of which were safely parked in Meizhou Bay. The people on the boat reported that there was a light at the bow of the boat in the waves last night, as if a person was holding the boat. This is Tian Fei's silent help. Shi Lang was greatly moved, and ordered the renovation of Pinghaitian harem, remodeling Mazu statue, donating huge sums of money to build a dressing room and Chaotian Pavilion, and invited a Mazu statue back to the ship for sacrifice.
The third legend of Mazu's epiphany: the auxiliary war in Penghu.
Legend has it that in June of the 22nd year of Kangxi, Shi Lang led the troops eastward and attacked Penghu for the second time. The soldiers in the army felt that the princess had everything, and they all bravely moved forward. Meng Fei, who lives in Liu Chun, told them that they would attack Penghu on 21st and Taiwan Province Province in July. Later, the Qing army stormed Penghu for seven days and nights, and Taiwan Province Province was unified. At that time, on the day when the Qing soldiers went to attack Peng, Mazu sent two gods, clairvoyance and clairvoyance, to help the war, which is the fairy tale of Mazu's "helping the war in Penghu".
The fourth legend of Mazu's epiphany: building a temple with dreams
According to legend, in the autumn of the 27th year of Shaoxing in Song Dynasty (1 157), there were two clansmen, Zhang and Shao, who dreamed of building a temple in the land of Wuli White Tiger in the east of Putian. Later, it proved that the temple was auspicious, so it was built and completed the next year. In the thirty years of Shaoxing in Song Dynasty, pirates invaded and people went to the temple to pray. Suddenly, there was a strong wind and waves, and the enemy retreated in fear. Later, they invaded again, showing their strength again. Many enemy bandits were captured by loyalists.
The fifth legend of Mazu's epiphany: the holy spring saves the epidemic
According to legend, in the 25th year of Shaoxing in Song Dynasty (1 155), there was a plague in Xinghua area, and there was no medicine to cure it. Mazu had a dream for a villager in Baihu, saying that there was a spring in the field not far from the seaside, and drinking it could cure the epidemic. The next day, the masses went to control the excavation and get water to drink, which really worked. After the news spread, people from far and near came to get water, and all the people infected with the epidemic were saved. This well is called "holy spring".
Legend of Mazu Epiphany 6: Goddess Arrival
According to legend, in the early years of Xuanhe in the Northern Song Dynasty, Putian Renhong once sailed at sea and suddenly encountered a hurricane. The sailboat was almost wiped out, so he quickly called the goddess for help. As soon as the shouts fell, the sea suddenly calmed down and Hong escaped.
The seventh legend of Mazu's epiphany: Goddess rescues the ship
Legend has it that in the fifth year of Xuanhe in the Northern Song Dynasty, the Song Dynasty sent messengers to lead a fleet to North Korea (now North Korea) and encountered a big storm in the East China Sea. Seven of the eight ships sank, leaving only the ship on which the messenger was riding still struggling in the storm. Suddenly, red light flashed on the ship's masthead, and a goddess Zhu Yi sat on it. Then, it was calm, and the ship the messenger took turned a corner. The messenger was surprised. A Putian man on board told him that it was the goddess Meizhou who saved him.
The eighth legend of Mazu's apparition: Guardian
According to records, during Zheng He's seven voyages to the West, the fleet was looted by pirates three times and framed by Alexander Kunel, king of Mount Ceylon. 1 time, the fleet captured Sumen country alive; Three times, the fleet encountered hurricanes and dangers at sea. Every time I said I was sheltered by Mazu and escaped.
The Legend of Mazu's Epiphany Nine: Tian Fei's Help
According to records, in the seventh year of Yongle, Zhang Yin was an imperial envoy, and in the same year, Jin Gyeong was an imperial envoy to the western regions. In the 13th year of Yongle, an imperial envoy, Ganquan, went to Banggela. In the same year, eunuch Wang Gui was ordered to go west. In the first year of Hongxi (1425), on the second day, an imperial envoy Chai Shan went to Ryukyu. In the 11th year of Jiajing (1532), imperial envoys sent Chen Kan and others to Ryukyu for conferment. In the thirty-seventh year of Jiajing, Guo Rulin and others were re-assigned; Tian Fei helped them get back and forth safely.
The tenth legend of Mazu's epiphany: bless the grain transportation
According to records, in the sixth year of Daoguang (1826), there was a water fleet of more than a thousand ships in Jiangnan. One day, the fleet arrived in the Black Sea and was caught in a storm. With the help of Mazu, the whole fleet was safe and sound.
The eleventh legend of Mazu's epiphany: officials escape from danger
According to records, in the 42nd year of Kangxi (1703), Meng Shaoqian, the suggestion, visited Taiwan Province Province and was rescued by a hurricane at sea. In the twenty-fifth year of Qianlong (1760), when the commander-in-chief of Zhangzhou Town was ordered to make a southern tour, the river was in an emergency and dangerous, making Mazu appear safe.
Twelve biographies of Mazu's epiphany: blessing and victory
Refer to related information: 1) In the 19th year of Kangxi (1680), Wan Zhengse, the navy commander, was stationed in Chongwu, dreaming of fairy consorts at night, so he joined the army and forced Zheng Junshe to enter Taiwan Province Province from Xiamen. 2) In the fifty-two years of Qianlong (1787), Fu Kang 'an, an imperial envoy, went to Taiwan and got lost when he returned to Dadan. He was guided by divine fire and returned smoothly. 3) In the fifty-two years of Qianlong, Zhang Pingping led sailors to suppress pirates, and with the help of the wind, he escaped from danger and arrested more than 50 thieves; 4) In the 11th year of Jiaqing (1806), with the help of Mazu, the loyalists defeated Cai Qian at Luermen; 5) In the twenty-first year of Daoguang (184 1), the British invaders entered the Chaozhou guild hall in Shanghai, lying naked in front of the statue, dreaming that they were beaten with sticks at night, and they all cried for help.
The thirteenth legend of Mazu's epiphany: the messenger escaped from danger
According to relevant records, in the second year of Kangxi (1663), Zhang Xueli and others went to Ryukyu and were caught in a storm on their way back to Mishan. In the twenty-second year of Kangxi (1683), Wang Ji and others were sent out and returned to the ship to encounter a hurricane; In the fifty-eighth year of Kangxi (17 19), the messenger Haibao and others were ordered to go to the Ryukyu library, and they returned to the ship and were caught in a whirlwind. In the twenty years of Qianlong (1755), Quankui was hit by a typhoon in Gumishan. In the 19th year of Daoguang (1839), Lin Hongnian and others encountered storms twice on their way to Ryukyu. They all escaped with Mazu's blessing.
The 14th Legend of Mazu's Epiphany: Solving Problems in Drought
According to records, in the summer of 1 192, the drought in Fujian was serious and the plague spread. The crowd prayed to Mazu for rain. In the tenth year of Jiading (12 17), there was a drought in Xinghua, and the people prayed for Mazu. When God showed it was raining, it really worked. In the first year of Baoyu (1253), there was a drought in Pupu and Quan Quan, and the two places prayed to God and the drought was eliminated.
The fifteenth legend of Mazu's epiphany: God helps repair the dike
According to records, in 1239, the Qiantang River burst its banks, and when the river overflowed into the Tianfei Palace in Genshan, the water flowed backwards, and the people took advantage of the situation to build dikes. Everyone says that defending the palace is divine power. In the fourth year of Baoyu (1256), Mazu helped to build the Qiantang River levee in Zhejiang.
Legend of Mazu's Epiphany (16): God helps to catch bandits.
According to records, the road was occupied by pirates for three years, and several panic attacks by officers and men failed. Later, they won with the help of Mazu. In the tenth year of Jiading, Haikou invaded the territory again, and the officers and men got help from Mazu and won the battle. In the third year of Ding Jing (1262), Haikou rebelled in the sea area between Xing, Quan and Zhang. With the help of Mazu, officers and men captured Haikou in the waters near Meizhou, Putian.
The seventeenth legend of Mazu's epiphany: God helped Songshi.
Legend has it that in the first year of Jiading (1208), nomadic people gathered in Huaidian, and Song Ting began the northern expedition and asked Mazu for help. Song Jun won three out of three wars, and solved the siege of Hefei.
Legend of Mazu's Epiphany (18): Protecting Gangs and Eliminating Bandits
According to legend, in the eleventh year of Xichun (1 184), Fujian inspector Jiang Teli was ordered to suppress pirates in Wenzhou and Taizhou, and the officers and men asked Mazu gods for help before the war. During the war, I vaguely saw God above the clouds, so I rode the wind into the army, caught the thief's head and won a great victory.