Major Supernatural Events in Chinese Folk Legends.

Summary

A tomb believed to belong to Sun Wukong, the Great Sage Equal to Heaven, was discovered in Fujian Province in 2002, stirring excitement in the archaeological community. Notably, a golden staff and two stone tablets inscribed with names were found, indicating a joint burial site. Initial assumptions of the site being ordinary shifted as testing revealed the tomb dated back to the early Ming Dynasty, predating the famous "Journey to the West." Local lore about the Water Curtain Cave and a temple dedicated to Sun Wukong added intrigue. Ultimately, experts speculated on the tomb's origins, linking it to a version of the tale predating Wu Cheng En's work, yet the true purpose remains a mystery.

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