108 Stars of Destiny

The 108 Stars of Destiny are at the core of the plot of the classic Shui Hu Zhuan , commonly translated as ''Water Margin'', ''Outlaws of the Marsh'', or ''All Men Are Brothers'', edited by Shi Nai'an and Luo Guanzhong during the 13th century and 14th century. Suikoden is a translation for ''Shui Hu Zhuan'' which has been made into a series of .

Concept of 108 Stars of Destiny

Based on the Daoist concept that each person's destiny is tied to a Star of Destiny , the Stars of Destiny are stars that represent 108 demonic overlords who have been banished by the Daoist sage, Shang Ti. 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.

The 108 Stars of Destiny are translated into the and the . Other titles for the Stars of Destiny include ''The 108 Stars of Heavenly Earth'' and ''The 108 Stars of Heaven and Earth''.

The 108 heroes in Water Margin