Green Jade Mother
Green Jade Mother – Lady of the Azure Clouds; Old Mother
The Green Jade Mother is the Jade Emperorâs sister. They once ruled Heaven together; then they descended to Earth at Tâai Shan, the sacred Taoist mountain in China. There, brother and sister brought Creation to life, creating plants, birds, fish, and animals. The Green Jade Mother created people, too. Together with the Jade Emperor, she ruled over Earth from Tâai Shan.
Exactly what happened next is unclear, but the Jade Emperor now rules alone, a remote, bureaucratic figure. The Green Jade Mother has faded into obscurity even on her sacred mountain. She is called the Old Lady of Tâai Shan. The mountain is now dominated by her husband and daughter. The Green Jade Motherâs daughter bears the title âLady of Tâai Shanâ and is popularly venerated alongside her father. (All have been somewhat eclipsed by Kwan Yin, who now shares altar space on Tâai Shan.)
ORIGIN:
China
Sacred site:
The Green Jade Mother has a small cave shrine near the summit of Tâai Shan.
SEE ALSO:
- Jade Emperor
- Kwan Yin
- Nu Kwa
- Tâai Shan, Lady of
- Tâai Shan, Lord of
SOURCE:
Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic of Fairies, Genies, Demons, Ghosts, Gods & Goddesses – Written by : Judika Illes Copyright © 2009 by Judika Illes.
