Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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According to the Journey to the West novel, after the Six-Eared Macaque was slain, Tang Monk indeed never recited the Tight-Fillet Spell again.
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In Journey to the West, when Sun Wukong was imprisoned under the Five Elements Mountain, Guanyin Bodhisattva visited him. Wukong declared, “Tathagata deceived me!” But why did he claim deception? How exactly did Tathagata trick him?
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In Journey to the West, Sun Wukong’s “sworn brotherhood” with Zhenyuanzi (Great Immortal Zhenyuan) was a compromise born of extraordinary circumstances.
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At the Heavenly River(Heaven-Reaching River), the ancient turtle entrusted Tang Monk to ask Tathagata when it could “shed its shell and attain human form,” but Tang Monk ultimately failed/forgot to inquire.
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In Journey to the West, Zhenyuanzi (Great Immortal Zhenyuan) — the Ancestor of Earthly Immortals — transforms from an “enemy” to a “sworn brother” of Sun Wukong.
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In Journey to the West, upon learning that the Golden Sage Palace Queen had been abducted by Jupiter’s Rival, Immortal Ziyang (Zhang Boduan) gifted her a magical garment, swiftly safeguarding her purity against defilement.
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They often quarrel and seem to disagree with each other on the surface. However, they are actually a great team. Although they tease and argue a lot, they never leave each other behind when facing dangers. They have different personalities but complement each other well. They go through all kinds of difficulties together and…
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White Bone Demon (Lady White Bone or White Bone Spirit) holds a unique place in Journey to the West as the first female demon encountered and the first to learn of the immortality-granting power of Tang Monk’s flesh.
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When facing insurmountable trials, Sun Wukong repeatedly sought aid from Heavenly Court entities—including the Jade Emperor, celestial generals, and deities like Laozi.