How tall is the Monkie King?

The Monkey King (also known as Sun Wukong) is a legendary figure from the Chinese epic "Journey to the West". While the Monkey King’s height is not explicitly stated in the original texts, different adaptations and interpretations may present him with varying sizes. However, based on various depictions, his height can be described as follows:

1. In his normal form: Sun Wukong’s height is typically portrayed as that of an average human. He can assume any shape or size, but in his original form, he is about 3 to 4 feet tall.

2. When using his magical powers: Sun Wukong has the ability to transform himself into various sizes using his 72 Transformations (a Taoist magical ability). He can shrink down to the size of a grain of sand or grow to the size of a mountain. So, in moments of grandeur, he may appear much taller than he truly is.

3. His staff (Ruyi Jingu Bang): The Monkey King wields a magical staff that can change size. The staff is about 12 feet long at its maximum size but can shrink to a more manageable size when needed. The staff’s size is a significant part of his strength and power.

In popular media (movies, TV shows, etc.), the height of Sun Wukong can vary, often depicted as a human-sized character with incredible agility, strength, and magical abilities, but when using his powers, he can be shown in much larger or smaller forms.