Like the Magang Matsu Temple, the White Horse God Temple is an important place of worship for Matsuresidents. The deity was introduced to Matsu duringthe Ming Dynasty. Today, the number of temples and private altars dedicated to this divinity exceedthose for Matsu herself. The White Horse God, saidto protect seafarers, is often worshipped alongsideMatsu and other deities. In Matsu's busiest WhiteHorse God Temple in Nangan's Jieshou Village, sevengods are worshipped together.