The Origin and Development of Fuzhou Sea God Belief

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10.2991/iccese-19.2019.158How to use a DOI?

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Fuzhou Sea God Belief; origin; dissemination

Abstract

The belief of Fuzhou sea god is an important part of Fuzhou folk belief and one of the most oceanic features in Fujian capital culture. Its content is rich and varied, including Mazu Belief, Linshui Madame Belief, Shangshugong Chen Wenlong Belief, Yungong Belief and Yanyu God Belief. The belief in Fuzhou Sea God began in Song Dynasty with the development of social economy, frequent maritime activities and the gradual development of overseas trade. With the promotion of Fuzhou Port's status, the development of Fuzhou's navigation, the further strengthening of overseas trade and the promotion of Zheng He's maritime activities, such as the envoys of Chengfeng Ryukyu, the belief in Fuzhou Sea God flourished in Ming and Qing Dynasties. After the Republic of China, with the development of scientific knowledge, the belief in Fuzhou Sea God declined, but still flourished. Today, the belief in Fuzhou Sea God is still continuous.

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