Mazu -
Mazu, also known as the Holy Mother of Heaven, Empress of Heaven, Princess of Heaven, Mazu of Meizhou, etc.
Mazu's original name was Lin Moniang, born on Meizhou Island, Putian, Fujian during the Northern Song Dynasty. There are countless legends about Lin Moniang - her miraculous birth, the origin of her name, her family background, and even her posthumous miracles... Here, I will only take the general or most widely accepted version of these stories. It is said that when Moniang was born, she did not cry, or learned to speak very late, so her family named her "Moniang" (Silent Girl). Subsequently, there were legends about how Moniang knew astronomy and geography, had excellent medical skills, and could even perform witchcraft. However, she used all this knowledge and skills to do good for the local fishermen and common people, who respected and worshipped her. Finally, one day, Moniang passed away before she turned thirty. The legends continue - some say she died of illness, others say she drowned while rescuing people at sea... In any case, Moniang ascended to heaven.