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[Journey to the West] Devaraja Li and his pagoda

In Journey to the West, Devaraja Li (also known as Heavenly King Li, Li Jing, Pagoda-Bearing Heavenly King or Devaraja Pagoda-Bearer) is the supreme military commander serving the Jade Emperor. His character merges the Buddhist deva-king archetype (Buddhist guardian deity Vaiśravana, one of the Four Heavenly Kings) with the historical General Li Jing from Emperor Tang Taizong’s court, a fascinating blend of Buddhist cosmology and Chinese Daoist mythology.
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April 18, 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
El misterio de otra hija del Devaraja Li

—¡Yo solamente tengo cuatro hijos! —afirmó el Devaraja—. ¿Quién es esa otra hija de la que hablas?

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August 7, 2024
¿Por qué Devaraja Li sostiene una torre?

¿Por qué Devaraja Li sostiene una torre?
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August 6, 2024