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What is the name of the pig demon?

The Pig Demon in Journey to the West is Zhu Bajie (猪八戒), often referred to as Pigsy in English adaptations. He is one of the main characters and a companion...

What was Sun Wukong's weakness?

Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, is one of the most powerful characters in Chinese mythology, possessing a vast array of magical powers, divine abilities, and martial skills. However, despite his...

Why can't Sun Wukong swim?

Sun Wukong’s inability to swim is a well-known detail in Journey to the West, and it is actually tied to a humorous and symbolic part of his character’s development. This...

What is Sun Wukong's backstory?

 Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, is one of the most iconic and powerful figures in Chinese mythology and is a central character in Journey to the...

Is Pigsy immortal?

In the original Journey to the West (西游记), Zhu Bajie, also known as Pigsy, is not immortal in the strictest sense. While he is a powerful character with divine origins,...

Comparing Zhu Bajie in Journey to the West and ...

The tale of Journey to the West is one of the most enduring and celebrated stories in Chinese literature, and its iconic characters have left a lasting mark on both...