نیو کوآ

Also known as Nyuwa, Nuwa, Nü-wa, Nu-wa, Nügua, Nugua, Nvwa, Niu Koua

Nüwa, also read Nügua, is a mother goddess, culture hero, and/or member of the Three Sovereigns of Chinese mythology. She is a goddess in Chinese folk religion, Chinese Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism. She is credited with creating humanity and repairing the Pillar of Heaven.