Pajau Yan is the Vietnamese Goddess of Healing and Good Fortune. She lives in the moon, and provides the Flowers of Transition to the dead as they pass into the underworld. She is also known as Lady Moon.
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Found this image on a Tumblr blog. When I did additional research, the findings indicated that“Pajau Yan” as described doesn’t appear in documented Vietnamese folklore or credible sources; however, similar motifs appear in the well-known Vietnamese moon goddess traditions (e.g., Hằng Nga/Chang’e) and broader Southeast Asian folklore, which can enrich your narrative while grounding it in documented mythology (see sources cited):
Pajau Yan is the Vietnamese Goddess of Healing and Good Fortune, revered as a luminous lunar spirit who dwells on the shimmering moon and guides souls with her sacred Flowers of Transition as they travel from life into the underworld. In many Asian traditions, the moon is more than a celestial body — it is a sacred realm inhabited by divine beings who influence earthly life and the spirit world alike, and Vietnamese folklore vividly reflects this belief system. The beloved Vietnamese moon goddess Hằng Nga, for example, is celebrated during the Mid-Autumn Festival; she is often associated with beauty, festivity, and harmony, and her presence on the moon symbolizes peace and reunion among families on Earth, illustrating how lunar deities bridge cosmic and human realms. (Gods and Demons Wiki)
In some folk tales, the moon also hosts other figures such as Cuội, a man who flew there alongside his magical banyan tree, and the Jade Rabbit, an immortal companion often depicted as a helper or symbol of selflessness and longevity — motifs that echo the idea of mystical moon dwellers aiding humanity. (senorganicsmallplate)
Within the broader tapestry of Vietnamese belief, female deities often embody nurturing, healing, and protective qualities; for instance, mother goddess traditions (Đạo Mẫu) emphasize divine feminine figures who intercede for good health, abundance, and transition between life stages. (Facebook) Pajau Yan’s role in guiding the dead with flowers resonates with these themes of compassionate guidance and renewal, reflecting humanity’s ancient hopes that life’s ending is not a final loss but a sacred transformation under the watchful grace of benevolent spirits.
References:
“Hằng Nga.” Gods and Demons Wiki, fandom.com/wiki/Hằng_Nga. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026. (Gods and Demons Wiki)
Why Do Mr. Cuoi, Hang Nga And Jade Rabbit Live On The Moon? senorganicsmallplate.com/trung-thu-post/why-do-mr.-cuoi%2C-hang-nga-and-jade-rabbit-live-on-the-moon%3F. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026. (senorganicsmallplate)
Discover Vietnam’s magical Mid-autumn Festival. Vietnam.travel/things-to-do/vietnams-magical-mid-autumn-festival. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026. (Vietnam Tourism)
“Đạo Mẫu (Way of the Mother).” Vietnam Centre, Facebook, 2.5 years ago. (Facebook)
All Around the Moon by Jules Verne ~ Do you enjoy reading childrens' books?(joiedevivre-magazine.blogspot.com)
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