Are the monkey king in Journey to the West and Hanuman from HIndu itihasa the same?

Question

Or would the monkey king be Surgriva? In that case, are the monkey king in Journey to the West and Surgriva the same?

Answer 1

there is considerable debate among scholars as to whether Monkey (Sun Wu-k'ung) originates from the Hanuman of the Ramayana and if so to what degree

there is an overview of 2 papers treating the subject here

http://www.sino-platonic.org/abstracts/spp114_journey_to_the_west.html

http://www.sino-platonic.org/abstracts/spp081_monkey.html

Answer 2

Hanuman Monkey King

Answer 3

Hanuman

Monkey god of Hindu mythology
http://www.answers.com/topic/hanuman-2

Assuming the form of a tiny monkey, Hanuman crept down the tree, and giving her the ring of Rama, took one from her. He offered to carry her away with him, but Sita declared that Rama must himself come to her rescue, and as proof of finding her Sita gave Hanuman a priceless jewel to take back to Rama.

http://www.arikah.com/encyclopedia/Ramayana#Hanuman-in-Lanka