The research of savages became the deities belief of Chinese

• Main Authors: Wing-cheong Tong, 董詠祥
• Other Authors: Tai, Wen-Feng
• Format: Others
• Language: zh-TW
• Published: 2012
• Online Access: http://ndltd.ncl.edu.tw/handle/82591001838904987772

碩士 === 國立臺南大學 === 台灣文化研究所碩士班 === 100 === This research work focus on the adoption of Savages deities by the Chinese. God of Fan in this context refers to foreigner deities worship from different origin other than the Chinese culture in general. It is not an attempt to depreciate alien worship in half of the Han chauvinism. The method of address comes from the writer’s homeland Malaysia where local Chinese had been using Fan to refer the Malay people since very early on. The word Fan origin from Chinese language had lost its derogatory meaning over time and simply becomes a common address to the local Malays. Therefore the worship of Na Tuk Kong becomes one of these adopted alien worships. In Taiwan, early Han pioneer also refers the island native as the Fan people. Under similar circumstances, in particular area where the Hans made contact with the Ping-pu people, there is similar worship adoption for example the Fan-Taizu originate from Anitu worship, which is now included as one of the Guardians in Dong-luo Mazu worship. Over time, the Taiwan Chinese encountered westerners which they referred as the Red-Hair Fans. Similar worship adoption also occurred for example the Princess of Babao popular in Pingtung. While in the Japanese occupation, the Japanese is referred as Fan of the East Ocean, similarly leads to the adoption of the Lord of Yi-an popular in Dong-shi. In conclusion the research compared the Fan Worship adoption event from Taiwan and Malaysia which includes the circle of influence as well as the core reason that promotes the adoption. Based on the comparison, the research attempt to observe the inclusiveness of the folks believes against alien worship and the exchange of believes between people from different culture.