Chinese culture and mythology » Yan-gun and Tien Hou – patron gods of seafarers

Yan-gun and Tien Hou – patron gods of seafarers

One patrons of seafarers considered Yan-gun ( «Prince Yan»). According to one version, by this name was obozhestvlen dignitary Yan Syuytszy who once fell ill, was released from service on the way home and drowned during the storm. His servants put the corpse in the coffin, but on the same day, Yang Syuytszy was the native inhabitants of the county. Parents who felt that he was a saint, church, have in his honor. Since then, sailors and traders transporting their goods by boat, asked him protection during the storm. Tradition attributes Yan-gunu miraculous salvation of Shanghai in 1522 from an attack of sea pirates. At midnight the terrible tide sank 80 thieves, and the siege was lifted. Yan-Guna revered and fishermen.
Another patron saint of seafarers was Tien Hou ( «Heavenly Empress»). It is considered the prototype of a girl who allegedly was able to swim in the sea on mats, cross over to the island in the clouds. She flew to rescue the brothers in distress. She prayed before going to sea. Tien Hou portrayed vossedayuschey on the waves, in the clouds, or on the throne. She has two assistants: a first-hand is attached to your ear, and the other – presented to the eyes.

Uday-yuanyiuay – the patron god of musicians

Uday-yuanshuay, the patron god of musicians, with a life of promise for young scientists. School friends have played against him horseplay. Once during the afternoon sleep student jokers painted on his forehead crab and ears for him votknuli fazanego tail feathers. Woken up and saw himself in this way, the student was so disappointed that the suicide.

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