穆天子传

by Pu Guo

"穆天子传" by Pu Guo is an ancient Chinese text dating from the Warring States period (475–221 BC). This fantasy narrative follows King Mu of Zhou, who dreams of immortality and journeys westward to meet the Queen Mother of the West on Mount Kunlun. Accompanied by his brave charioteer and seven companions, he seeks her fabled Peaches of Immortality. The tale blends adventure with personal loss, featuring banquets, poetry exchanges, and the king's struggle between wanderlust and duty.