Matsu’s Guardian Demons in Beigang

Thousand-mile Eye and With-the-Wind-Ear are the demon sidekicks of sea goddess Matsu, who has many adherents in Taiwan. Apparently the both fell in love with her, and she told them that she would marry which ever one defeated her in battle. She prevailed over both of them, and the three became friends. These two guard the bridge in Beigang and light up at night. Chaotian Temple in Beigang is one of the oldest Matsu Temples in Taiwan.