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ALTAR-PIECE IN THE GREAT TEMPLE, TING-HAI Cover Image: Altar-piece in the Great MaZu Temple, Ting-hai / DingHai ZhouShan ZheJiang China / Drawn by T. Allom Engraved by W.Wetherhead – ALAMY Image ID:2X55MWR *The Ma Zu belief that emerged in the Southern Song Dynasty was not accidental. It reflects the maritime awareness of the southern…