In Journey to the West, gods and demons wield immense supernatural powers, while mortals are typically portrayed as frail and vulnerable. Yet, there are rare exceptions—figures like Liu Boqin, Wei Zheng, and Yuan Shoucheng.
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Why do ghosts in Journey to the West like pumpkins?
In Western Halloween traditions, pumpkins are carved into lanterns to ward off wandering spirits, symbolizing a fear or aversion to ghosts. Yet in Journey to the West, Chinese ghosts and underworld kings are depicted as fond of pumpkins—a curious contrast.
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Immortals at Play: Chess and Time in Journey to the West
In Journey to the West, Sun Wukong encounters a woodcutter who guides him to seek a master and learn immortality. This woodcutter’s role mirrors an ancient Chinese legend, weaving Taoist themes of timelessness and illusion into the narrative.
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Is Wei Zheng Mortal or Divine in Journey to the West?
In Journey to the West, Wei Zheng embodies a dual identity. He is neither fully mortal nor purely divine but a liminal figure ensuring cosmic order—a reminder that even human affairs are threads in the tapestry of heavenly design.
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El adivino – Yuan Shoucheng
En Viaje al Oeste, innumerables dioses y demonios poseen grandes habilidades, mientras que los mortales son extremadamente débiles.
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¿Por qué los fantasmas chinos gustan de comer calabazas?
¿Por qué los fantasmas chinos, en Viaje al Oeste, gustan de comer calabazas?
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¿Es Wei Zheng un mortal o un dios?
En Viaje al Oeste, ¿es Wei Zheng un mortal o un dios?
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