Who was the real Mulan? 🌸In this video, we dive into the historical Ballad of Mulan, tracing her origins from the Northern Dynasties, through Tang and Song Dynasty reinterpretations, all the way to modern adaptations. Discover how Mulan's story evolved—her missing surname, the changing focus on chastity and heroism, and how 20th-century plays and Disney's 1998 film reshaped her image for global audiences.We explore:- The Northern Dynasties roots of the Ballad of Mulan- How Tang Dynasty revisions transformed the story- The Song Dynasty's focus on Mulan's virtues and challenges- Republican-era proto-feminist plays like Zuo Ganchen's- Disney's 1998 Mulan and its global cultural impacthttps://youtu.be/bvYPzDGsfeE