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Category: Journey to the West

[Journey to the West] Why are there only women in the Kingdom of Western Liang?

The Women’s Kingdom (Women State) in Journey to the West is an all-female society sustained by supernatural and cultural mechanisms.
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April 17, 2025
[Journey to the West] Does the Queen of Women State truly love Tang Monk?

In Journey to the West, the Queen of the Kingdom of Women (Women State or Women’s Kingdom) expresses overt affection for the Tang Monk, even offering her nation’s wealth and throne in exchange for marriage with Xuanzang.
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April 16, 2025
‌Are there cat demons in Journey to the West?

If you visit the Forbidden City in Beijing, you might encounter cats. It is said that nearly 200 cats live there.
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April 16, 2025
Three Heads and Six Arms in Journey to the West

The phrase “Three Heads and Six Arms” originates from Buddhist iconography, where it describes the fearsome yet divine appearance of certain Buddhas and Dharma protectors. Over time, it evolved into a metaphor for supernatural prowess in Chinese mythology. In Journey to the West, this ability is depicted as a combat spell granting the user enhanced power and omnidirectional awareness.
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April 16, 2025
Monstrous King of Havoc in Journey to the West

In Journey to the West, the first demon killed by Sun Wukong (the Monkey King) is the Monster King of Calamity(or Monstrous King of Havoc). This episode carries profound symbolic meaning rooted in Taoist cosmology.
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April 16, 2025
[Journey to the West] The Quest for Immortality in Myth and Legend

“The remedy comes from beyond the sea” is a Chinese proverb, meaning that to seek a miraculous cure, one must journey to the mythical immortal islands in the ocean.
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April 16, 2025
From Stone Monkey to Handsome Monkey King

Born from a mystical stone, Sun Wukong gains power through sheer ambition. After discovering the Water Curtain Cave, he declares himself the Handsome Monkey King, rallying the monkey tribe under his rule.
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April 16, 2025
[Journey to the West] Symbolism of Flower-Fruit Mountain

The Mountain of Flowers and Fruits is the legendary birthplace and kingdom of Sun Wukong (the Monkey King) in Journey to the West. While its name superficially refers to its lush flora, it carries profound Buddhist symbolism.
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April 15, 2025
[Journey to the West]Historical Prototype of King of the Black Rooster Kingdom

The Kingdom of Black Rooster does not appear in any real historical records and is a fictional nation created by the author of Journey to the West. However, the story and certain plot elements in the Black Rooster Kingdom evoke associations with the Liang Dynasty during Emperor Wu’s reign.
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April 15, 2025