The exact nature of the Mother divinities in the Shang dynasty is unclear, but they were seen as powerful forces deserving of ritual by the people of the Shang dynasty.
Sifat-sifat alamiah dewi Ibu dari Dinasti Shang tersebut masih belum jelas, tetapi dipandang sebagai kekuatan hebat yang pantas menerima ritual dari masyarakat Shang.