religions-of-the-world:akalle:Mazu & NezhaMazuThe Daoist goddess māzǔ is of importance along the
religions-of-the-world:akalle:Mazu & NezhaMazuThe Daoist goddess māzǔ is of importance along the coastline of Southern China as she is associated with the sea and there is considered the Queen of Heaven. Many temples have been built so fishermen and seafarers can seek Mazu’s help in procuring good weather. She is said to have 千哩眼 qiān lǐ yǎn ‘eyes that see a thousand miles’ and 顺风耳 shùn fēng ěr ‘ears for favorable winds’. She is honored on the 23rd day of the third lunar month. There is a famous temple to her at Macau and the name ‘Macau’ may have its origin in her name. There is a number of cross-overs with the Buddhist goddess Guanyin.NezhaThis legendary hero (also known as Nuozha) of the Shang dynasty is portrayed as a youth wielding a magic gold bracelet that he could increase in size at will. He also bears a spear and rides a fire chariot. He is mentioned in the famous book the ‘Journey to the West’. He was able to stave off the attack of the Dragon King. In one tradition the layout of the city Beijing is based on the form of his body.http://www.chinasage.info/deities.htm -- source link