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Chinese mythology, folktales, and literature

Three Heads and Six Arms

  • How powerful is Sun Wukong really?

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    Juan

    Sun Wukong, the Monkey King in Journey to the West, possesses extraordinary strength and supernatural abilities. For example, he can carry mountains, move at meteoric speeds, and defeat even the mightiest warriors. In this post, we will talk about how strong the monkey is and unveil the power of the monkey king.

  • Journey to the West – Episode 13 – Picture story

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    Juan

    Unaware of the role’s lowly status, the Monkey King went happily with the Star Spirit of Jupiter to the stables in order to assume his duties.

  • Three Heads and Six Arms in Journey to the West

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    Juan

    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…