Mastodawn

The Risen

It started like any other night, especially when the veil was thin. Our small seaside village welcomed the spirits of those who were lost at sea in the past year. Our priestess, pale-skinned and ethereal-looking, adorned in the colors of the deep ocean, had already started preparing for this night’s work. I watched in amazement. My lifelong aspiration was to train as a priestess, welcoming the deceased and guiding them to the realms beyond. I wouldn’t be of age for training for at least […]

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@Aoiwave Nov 28, 2025

New post: A deep dive into Yemanjá, Brazil’s Ocean Mother — myths, origins and rituals. 🌊✨
Read: https://hauntings2.wordpress.com/2025/11/27/yemanja-the-ocean-mother-who-captivates-brazil-and-the-world/

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Yemanjá: The Ocean Mother Who Captivates Brazil and the World

If you’ve ever been to a New Year’s celebration on a Brazilian beach, seen white-clad devotees offering flowers to the ocean, or heard the rhythmic chants of Candomblé and Umbanda ceremonies, you’v…

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The Wild Hunt News Jan 10, 2024

China sees the goddess Mazu as key to influencing politics in Taiwan ~ Beijing hopes to use the faithful’s adoration of the goddess Mazu to manipulate elections in Taiwan.

https://wildhunt.org/2024/01/china-tries-to-weaponize-the-goddess-mazu-to-manipulate-taiwan-elections.html

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China sees the goddess Mazu as key to influencing politics in Taiwan

Beijing hopes to use the faithful's adoration of the goddess Mazu to manipulate elections in Taiwan.

The Wild Hunt

The Wild Hunt News Oct 11, 2023

A floating temple to the Chinese sea goddess Tin Hau, also known as Mazu, has been moved to a permanent location and will undergo an extensive renovation.

https://wildhunt.org/2023/10/sea-goddesss-floating-temple-gets-new-home.html

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Sea Goddess's floating temple gets new home

A floating temple to the Chinese sea goddess Tin Hau, also known as Mazu, has been moved to a permanent location and will undergo an extensive renovation.

The Wild Hunt