China

Imperial Consort Lu Meiniang – The Imperial Consort who was revered as a goddess

Imperial Consort Lu Meiniang was an imperial consort to both Emperor Shunzong and Emperor Xianzong of the Tang Dynasty.[1] She was most well-known for her remarkable textile skills.[2] Imperial Consort  Lu Meiniang was given the name of the Divine Maiden.[3] She was later allowed to leave the imperial harem to become a Daoist nun.[4] In 792, Imperial [read more]