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Myths about Magic River

Explore myths connected by the recurring theme of Magic River across cultures, characters, and sacred places.

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Tang Sanzang and the Magical River of Childbirth

🐉 Chinese MythologyWomen's Kingdom Proxy, Qinghai, ChinaTang Sanzang • Sun Wukong • Zhu Bajie

While traveling through the Kingdom of Women, the monk Tang Sanzang and his disciple Zhu Bajie unknowingly drink water from the Zimu River, which causes them to become pregnant. Realizing the danger to their mission and their lives, Sun Wukong must battle a vengeful immortal to obtain water from the Abortion Spring to cure them. This humorous yet harrowing episode highlights the supernatural...