From Historical Memory to Cultural Identity: The Construction of Archetypal Symbols for the Statues and Images of Mazu

The archetypal symbols of Mazu’s statues and pictorial art are the mapping of a religious concept, a way of belief, and some programmed behaviours and rituals. They are also emotional imagery used to arouse the cultural awareness of international Chinese, inspire them to help and trust each other, t...

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Authors: Zhang, Beibei (Author) ; Shu, Xiaping (Author) ; Liu, Hongwen (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: MDPI 2024
In: Religions
Year: 2024, Volume: 15, Issue: 5
Further subjects:B archetypal symbols
B Mazu
B Ma-Tzu / Matsu
B Tin Hau goddess
B Fujianese shamans
B Lin Moniang
B sea goddesses
B Tianfei goddess
B Chinese goddess
B Fujianese goddess
B Lin Mo
B Mazu statues and image art
B Meizhou
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