Sun Wukong, also known as the Monkey King, is a Chinese mythological character who first appeared in the 16th-century novel Journey to the West. A rebellious and powerful trickster, he becomes a protector of the monk Tang Sanzang, traveling with him to India on a sacred pilgrimage in search of Buddhist scriptures. Over time Sun Wukong has become one of the most recognizable characters of classical Chinese culture, inspiring films, television series, and video games around the world.
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