Miao shrine
Miao (廟) are buildings in East Asian religions where people worship gods and legendary heroes.[1] They are a kind of Chinese temple and are different than Ci Shrines where people are worshipped instead of gods.
Nhi Phu Miao - Ho Chi Minh City
Miao of Long Chau-Thua Thien Hue province
The word shenmiao (神庙, lit God-Miao) is normally translated as temple
Related pages
- Mausoleum
- Shinto shrine
- Mitamaya (uses the same character)
References
- "二、道教宮廟組織或管理章程範例－適用管理人制" (PDF). Cabu.kcg.gov.tw. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 October 2020. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
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