is a female deity who may have originally been a land goddess. Village entrance goddess Bridge goddess Land gods and goddesses Three family prosperity gods A love deity actually consisting of five male gods Banishing-evil god Spirit of the sky and earth Sun and moon worship (derived from Chinese religion) Thunder and lightning Mountains Rivers and streams Wells Two fire spirits: one good and one evil Large stones and boulders "Wind-and-water trees" (i.e., trees with magic qualities) and ancient evergreen trees Water buffalo spirits Rice seedling spirits Fruit tree spirits Snakes are highly revered and are often thought to have been the progenitors of the ancient Baiyue peoples, which included the Kam. The legendary founders of the Kam people, Zhang Liang and Zhang Mei, are often called upon to help with illnesses and disasters. Taboos and superstitions Traditional Kam religion uses many taboos, omens, and fetishes. The fetishes are usually plant parts such as tree branches, reeds, leaves, and roots. Some of the taboos and superstitions are listed below. Not marrying in the Chinese Year of the Tiger, since they must wait around nine years before giving birth to their first infants. Pregnant women cannot participate in marriage ceremonies or arrangements, visit sick acquaintances, or sacrifice to gods. Women cannot give birth in their mothers' home. There are many other childbirth-related taboos and superstitions. Children cannot have haircuts before the age of one month old. The locks of hair from the first haircut must be stored and not be disposed of. Coffins cannot have any metal objects inside them, since departed souls fear metal objects, especially copper. Corpses should not be placed inside coffins during rainy weather. Names are not to be called out when a corpse is being carried to its grave. Chopsticks should not be tapped on bowls, as this is reminiscent of beggars' behavior. The meat of crows or dead wild animals with unknown causes of death bring bad luck and should not be eaten. Unmarried men should not eat pig feet, since pigs have split hooves. New houses should not be built if a neighbor has recently died. Pregnant women should not watch new houses being built. Wood struck by lightning cannot be used for building houses. Main entrances of two houses should not directly face each other as this will cause severe quarreling. It is best to move into new houses at night when the