Is “The novel concretizes the Star of Longevity and adds the plot of the white deer descending to the mortal world” true?
based on fact
Originating from ancient worship of the Antarctic Immortal's star, but in Chapter 079 of "Journey to the West", the God of Longevity is depicted as an old man riding a white deer, and his white deer even descends to the mortal world to cause mischief in the Kingdom of Bhiksu, making his divine status more secularized. Original text: "他是我的一副脚力，不意走将来，成此妖怪。" (Chapter 079 of "Journey to the West")
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The Star of Longevity evolved from star worship to an old immortal riding a deer spirit
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