妈祖因支持善行和正义而享有盛名,人们谈论妈祖时,经常将她和官府联系在一起。但有史料记载表明,在明朝中期,海盗头领与走私商人也拜祭妈祖。显然,这些海盗头领即便是在从事朝廷禁止的违法活动时,也曾期待着获得妈祖的帮助。文中试图解释这种现象,并画了几张简单的图表,希望有助于理解国家与海盗集团之间错综复杂的关系。 Mazu enjoys great prestige because of his support for good deeds and justice. When people talk about Matsu, they often associate her with the government. However, historical records show that during the mid Ming dynasty, pirates and smugglers also worshiped Matsu. Obviously, these pirate leaders even looked forward to receiving the help of Matsu even during the illegal activities banned by the court. The article attempts to explain the phenomenon and draws a few simple diagrams that hopefully helps to understand the intricate relationship between the state and the pirate group.