Doumu
Culture & Region
China (Taoist)
Time Period
c. Tang dynasty onwards (7th-9th c. CE)
Domains
Stars (especially Big Dipper)cosmic motherastrologydestiny
Symbols & Animals
Many arms/headsstarslotus throneThird Eye
Sacred Sites & Cult Centers
- Taoist temples
- astrology contexts
Key Myths & Stories
Mother of stars/deities; cosmic principle; Taoist goddess of light
Related Deities
Syncretized with Marici (Buddhist); ≈ Nyx (primordial)