Ladies of Lore

Mulan: The Legacy of China’s Brave Daughter

India Season 1 Episode 16

Dive into the captivating history of one of the world’s most beloved fairy tales. 

In this episode, we'll uncover the true story behind Mulan, we will read the original Chinese ballad, discuss the Disneyfication of Mulan and examine where she can still be found in modern pop culture. 

Cool Stuff Mentioned In This Episode: 

https://classicalpoets.org/2018/09/23/the-ballad-of-mulan-a-rhyming-translation/
https://mulanbook.com/
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hua-Mulan

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