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This deity was born amidst a flash of red light and a fragrant scent, and conceived after her mother woke from a dream holding a magic pill. (-5[1])As a child, this figure shocked a temple visitor by producing a flower picked from a tree located very far away. This red-clad deity was originally named for being a “silent one.” This deity defeated a peach and willow-tree pair of spirits, who became her “Two Generals” with names literally translated as “Thousand-Miles-Eye” and “With-the-Wind Ear.” This deity’s brother died after she was prematurely disturbed from a (*) trance, though she was able to save her father while weaving during a storm. Méizhōu Island (10[1])was the birthplace of this Tiānhòu, or “heavenly empress,” who was credited with miracles like saving Zhèng Hé during one of his voyages. For 10 points, name (-5[1])this Fujianese shamaness also popular in Taiwan, a sea goddess who protects (10[1])sailors. (10[1]) (0[1])■END■

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