A Study On The HsiWangMu In Taosim

Before the Taoism formally appeared, the Hsiwangmu myth had a long history and a solid faith base. After the Taoism was officially formed, it immediately started to absorb the goddess, which became a Female-Immortals after gradual changes. Investigated Tao-tsang, the details of the Hsiwangmu which has enriched from coarse to fine, from simple to complicated, from imperfect to perfect in the Taoist Literature reflect a long historical period of Taoism. The process of becoming a Female-Immortals can be divided into three phases. The information of Hsiwangmu is abundant. The Hsiwangmu who was fully integrated into the Taoism has noble status and broad impact in the areas of Taoism. The changes of Hsiwangmu in the Taoism Literature which absorbed, inherited and enriched the traditional culture reflect the history of Taoism development.