Dust to dust,Ash to ashSun Wukong, the iconic hero of China’s classic novel Journey to the West (16th century, attributed to Wu Cheng’en), is one of the most beloved and recognizable figures in Chinese mythology. Born from a magical stone atop Flower-Fruit Mountain, he begins as a mischievous yet ambitious stone monkey—quickly proving his wit by discovering the Water Curtain Cave and earning the title “Monkey King” among his peers. His legend grows when he seeks immortality and power, studyin...