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Sea goddess

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Sea´ god´dess
1.A goddess supposed to live in or reign over the sea, or some part of the sea.


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Named after a Brazilian sea goddess who pronounces her name "ya-mahn-ja," the Woodland Hills-based organization works to preserve sharks, rays and their habitats, while also being mindful of how conservation affects cultures that depend on marine resources, said Patty Civalleri, the organization's director.
No fewer than 22 Chinese customs were honoured, from intricate paper cutting techniques passed down from mother to daughter, to the silkworm farming and crafts of Sichuan Province and the worship of the sea goddess Mazu.
The association represents worshippers of the Taoist sea goddess Mazu, who has millions of followers.
 
 
 
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