Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature
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The Peach Garden(Garden of Immortal Peaches) is a celestial orchard in Heaven, owned by Wangmu (the Queen Mother of the West). It grows Immortal Peaches, which are mystical fruits with life-extending properties. Eating the Peaches of Immortality is the primary method gods and deities use to extend their lifespans in the novel Journey to…
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Chang’e(also known as Heng’e, Su’e) is the Moon Goddess in Chinese traditional mythology. We can find this figure of myth in Journey to the West and many other novels. However the portrayal of Chang’e in Journey to the West diverges sharply from traditional mythology.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.