海南岛冼夫人崇拜与妈祖信仰比较研究

Comparative Study of Worship Between Madam Xian and Mazu in Hainan Island

海南岛冼夫人崇拜和妈祖信仰非常普遍,是海南娘嬷信仰的代表。但寻根溯源,两者在信仰习俗及祠庙分布、神灵的起源和来源、历代赐额封号的要旨、神职功能的特点及其演变等方面还是有很大差别的。比较两者异同,可从中探求两大崇拜的文化蕴涵与海南岛民间信仰的内在规律。

The worship of Madam Xian and Mazu ＇ s belief can be seen everywhere in Hainan Island, they are representaives of Niangma beliefs. By seeking theirs roots, there are significant differences in the custom of belief, the origins and sources of the deities, the gist of confer titles in past dynasties and the characteristics and evolution of priesthood function. Compare their differences and resemblances, to seek for the cultural implication of two major worships and the inherent law of folk belief in Hainan Island.