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This deity was conceived after her mother woke from a dream holding a magic pill and born amidst a flash of red light and a fragrant scent. 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 (-5[1])Generals” with names literally translated as “Thousand-Miles-Eye” and “With-the-Wind (-5[1])Ear.” (-5[1])This deity’s brother died after she was prematurely (-5[1])disturbed from a (*) trance, though she was able to save her father while weaving during a storm. Méizhōu Island was the birthplace of this Tiānhòu, or “heavenly empress,” who was credited with miracles like saving Zhèng Hé during one of his voyages. (10[1])For 10 points, name this Fujianese shamaness (10[2])also popular in Taiwan, a sea goddess who protects sailors. (0[3])■END■

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