The word “monkey” appears in literature with a rich diversity of connotations and functions. In some narratives, it serves as a symbol of cunning or mischief, as when it entertains with a display of dancing that captures the audience’s delight [1] or is used to underscore trickery and wit in moral tales [2]. Meanwhile, other texts employ the term more literally to depict animal behavior or human traits, as seen in a humorous comparison of a character’s glum demeanor to that of a monkey [3] and in descriptions that suggest inherent cleverness or dexterity [4]. In mythic and folkloric traditions, the monkey is often intertwined with transformation or moral lessons, as indicated by its dramatic engagement in events that shape the narrative [5], [6].