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Sun Wukong, the main character in Journey to the West, has several names and titles, including Monkey King, Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Handsome Monkey King, Heaven-born Stone Monkey, Bi Ma Wen, etc. Find out why his name is Sun and what his name Wukong means. Today, we will talk about his titles and…
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People may have different opinions when determining the most powerful weapon in Journey to the West. Yet undoubtedly it is Lord Laozi whose arsenal reigns supreme.
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In an earlier post, we discussed how powerful is the Monkey King and completed a catalog of Sun Wukong’s magic abilities and skills. Today, we will talk about one of his controversial magic powers, the Fiery Eyes and Golden Pupils (also called Fiery Eyes and Diamond Pupils or Fiery Eyes Golden Gaze) which he…
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Since every immortal in Journey to the West can ride clouds and mists, why does the Heavenly Court bother raising horses?
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In both Chinese folklore and the novel Journey to the West, Laozi is considered one of the most powerful figures. He is also known as the the Supreme Elder Lord, or Supreme Exalted Lord, one of the Three Purities.
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The king asked the disguised Tang Monk, puzzled: “Why did you have such a fair face this morning, yet now appear entirely different?”
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Trembling from head to toe, Tripitaka desperately clung to Wukong and pleaded: “Help me escape this predicament!”