The question of whether the Monkey King (Sun Wukong) is male or female arises frequently, as Journey to the West never explicitly portrays him having sexual desires toward men or women.
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[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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The Little Sage in Journey to the West and his historical origins
Erlang Shen, also known as “God Erlang” or the “Little Sage”, holds a unique and pivotal position in Journey to the West. Erlang Shen’s victory over Sun Wukong marks a turning point in the novel, forcing the Monkey King to confront his limitations and paving the way for his eventual redemption under Tang Sanzang.
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[Journey to the West]What does Bajie (Eight Preceptos) mean in Buddhism?
Zhu Bajie is a fictional character from the classic Chinese novel Journey to the West (Xiyouji, 西游记). He is one of the main disciples of the monk Xuanzang (Tang Sanzang) on their pilgrimage to India to retrieve Buddhist scriptures.
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[Journey to the West]The Hidden Scheme of Wuzhuang Temple
Sun Wukong arrives at the Wuzhuang Temple and, due to his mischievous nature and the influence of his companion Zhu Bajie, attempts to steal the ginseng fruits—magical fruits that grant immortality. The disciples of Zhenyuanzi discover the act, leading to a conflict.
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Episodio 141. El jarrón de la doble fuerza del yin y el yang
Al ser absorbido por el jarrón, Wukong descubrió que era demasiado pequeño para su cuerpo. Eso le movió a metamorfosearse en alguien más pequeño y a sentarse tranquilamente en el fondo.
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Episodio 136. Un enorme ciempiés
Remontándose de un salto por encima del cielo, no tardó en llegar Sun Wukong a la Montaña de la Nube Morada. No le costó mucho trabajo descubrir la Caverna de las Mil Flores.
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Episodio 130. Un dragón de hierbas
Cuando más voraces parecían las llamas, se oyó una voz en lo alto, que decía:
“¡Aquí me tienes, Sun Wukong!”
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Episodio 100. Un macaco de seis oídos
Los dos Wukongs se dirigieron hacia el Paraíso Occidental, luchando como si fueran encarnizados enemigos.
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