The novel is not only a source of entertainment but also a rich cultural artifact that provides insights into Chinese folklore, religion, and values. For readers who enjoy fantasy, adventure, and stories with a strong moral compass, "Journey to the West...
Journey to the West has strong roots in Chinese folk religion, Chinese mythology, Daoist and Buddhist philosophy, and the pantheon of Daoist immortals and Buddhist bodhisattvas are still reflective of some Chinese religious attitudes today. Enduringly popular, the tale is at once a comic adventure...
西游记的宗教观念TheReligiousBeliefinJourneytotheWest 第29卷 第6期 2012年6月 吉林化工学院学报 JOURNALOFJILININSTITUTEOFCHEMICALTECHNOLOGY V01.29No.6 Jun. 2012 文章编号:1007-2853(2012)06. . 0015-03 《西游记》的宗教观念 刘玲 (大庆师范学院文学院,黑龙江大庆163712) 摘要:《西游记》塑造了许多栩栩如生、...
Journey to the West has strong roots in Chinese folk religion, Chinese mythology, Taoist and Buddhist philosophy, and the pantheon of Taoist immortals and Buddhist bodhisattvas are still reflective of some Chinese religious attitudes today. Enduringly popular, the tale is at once a comi...
It is NOT trying to prove that elements from the Greek demi-god’s story directly influenced that of our Chinese immortal. However, at the end, I do briefly discuss possible antecedents that may have influenced both tales. I noticed many of the parallels myself, but I am also indebted to...
Chinese Mythology, Religion and History: Look At The Journey to The WestChris Q
Journey to the West has strong roots in Chinese folk religion, Chinese mythology, Taoist and Buddhist philosophy, and the pantheon of Taoist immortals and Buddhist bodhisattvas are still reflective of some Chinese religious attitudes today. Enduringly popular, the tale is at once a comic adventure...
V. Myth vs Religion While there is an overlap between Chinese mythology and religion, this article shows that the cosmos ofJourney to the Westis not an accurate snapshot of religious beliefs. But the novel should not be looked upon solely as entertainment, as is commonly claimed. LikeInvestitu...
余国藩向以英译《西游记》(Journey to the West,四册)享誉学界,在《重读石头记》及各类论文之外,他另有《重访巴拿撒斯山》(Parnassus Revisited:Modern Critical Essays on the Epic Tradition)及《信仰的语形学》(Morphologies of Faith:Essays in Religion and Culture in Honor of Nathan A. Scott, Jr.)、...
Due to its indelible stories; its interesting examination of Tao, a philosophy at the heart of Chinese religion; and its memorable characters, especially the Monkey King, it remains influential in Chinese popular culture and throughout the world. Read Journey to the West | Summary, Characters &...