Mythology: Sun Wukong, the Monkey King from the Chinese novel "Jou…

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Did you know? Sun Wukong, the Monkey King from the Chinese novel "Journey to the West" (16th century), can transform into 72 different forms, ride clouds and is nearly immortal. He is one of the most influential mythological figures in East Asia — Goku from Dragon Ball is based on him.

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Sun Wukong, the Monkey King from the Chinese novel "Journey to the West" (16th century), can transform into 72 different forms, ride clouds and is nearly immortal. He is one of the most influential mythological figures in East Asia — Goku from Dragon Ball is based on him.

Sun Wukong, de Apenkoning uit de Chinese roman "Reis naar het Westen" (16e eeuw), kan zichzelf in 72 verschillende vormen veranderen, op wolken vliegen en is bijna onsterfelijk. Hij is een van de invloedrijkste mythologische figuren in Oost-Azië — Goku uit Dragon Ball is op hem gebaseerd.

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