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Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Great Sage Equal to Heaven

  • Wukong vs. Great Sage Equal to Heaven [Journey to the West]

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    Rob

    In the classic Chinese mythological novel Journey to the West, the Monkey King has two highly representative titles: “Wukong” and “Great Sage Equal to Heaven”. These two titles reflect the characteristics of the Monkey King at different stages and contain rich cultural connotations.

  • Why Bajie often defied Wukong?

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    Juan

    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…

  • Why did Planet Venus favor Wukong?

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    Juan

    While Journey to the West never explicitly links Great White Planet Venus (the Golden Star‌) to Buddhism, his consistent support for Sun Wukong and the pilgrimage mission raises questions.

  • Journey to the West – Episode 20 – Picture story

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    Juan

    Sanzang journeyed alone through desolate mountains, his horse trembling under the midday sun. He journeyed for half a day, but not a single human being or dwelling was in sight. He was gnawed by hunger and disheartened by the rough road. Suddenly, a golden-spotted leopard lunged from the brush, sending the horse crashing to…

  • Why does Wukong hold great respect for the Gold Star of Venus?

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    Juan

    In Journey to the West, Sun Wukong(the Monkey King) is notoriously prideful, showing little deference to most gods and buddhas—even high-ranking figures like the Jade Emperor, Tathagata Buddha, and Laozi. However, he harbors genuine respect for two deities: Guanyin Bodhisattva and Taibai Jinxing (the Great White Star, also known as the Golden Star of…