Myths and Legends 404: Monkey King: Not Found
Mar 12, 2025
Join the Monkey King and his wild crew as they trade horses in a land where monks meet dire fates! Discover the chaos of their hilarious attempts to disguise themselves while dodging threats from the local kingdom. Experience the Monkey King's magical mischief and transformation, all wrapped in witty banter and comedic scenarios. Plus, delve into the origins of cinnamon through the whimsical tales of the cinnamologus, where myth collides with the gritty reality of spice trade. It's a delightful ride filled with laughter and adventure!
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The Peach Trickery
- The Tang Monk, Xuanzong, is captured by a demon who impersonated a woman.
- Monkey King devises a plan to rescue him, involving a peach transformation.
Warning and Divine Intervention
- An old woman warns the group about a king who has killed almost 10,000 monks.
- Guan Yin appears, prompting Monkey King to devise a plan for safe passage.
The Horse Trader Gambit
- Monkey King steals clothes from a hotel to disguise the group as horse traders.
- They adopt new identities to safely navigate the city.