List of ''Water Margin'' characters

The following is a list of characters in Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature.

108 Stars of Destiny

The 108 Stars of Destiny are at the core of the plot of Water Margin. Based on the Taoist concept that each person's destiny is tied to a "Star of Destiny" (宿星; sù xīng), the 108 Stars of Destiny are stars that represent 108 demonic overlords who have been banished by the supreme deity Shangdi. Having repented since their banishment, the Stars are released from their place of banishment by accident, and are reborn in the world as 108 heroes who band together for the cause of justice.

Chao Gai's story

Song Jiang's story

Lu Junyi's story

Lin Chong's story

1Note that "Yanei" is not Gao Yanei's personal name. "Yanei" was a term used in the Song dynasty to refer to the sons of high-ranking government officials.

2A "yuhou" was a servant of a high-ranking government official in the Song dynasty.

Chai Jin's story

Lu Zhishen's story

Wu Song's story

Yang Zhi's story

Li Kui's story

Shi Jin's story

Lei Heng's story

Li Jun's story

The following persons are jianghu figures living around the Lake Tai area. They become sworn brothers with Li Jun and eventually follow him to Siam, where he becomes king.

Zhang Shun's story

Yang Xiong's story

Xie brothers' story

Zhu Family Village

Zeng Family Fortress

Song imperial court

Others

References

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