Mulan: The Invented Hero Who Has Endured for 1,500 Years
About this episode
This episode discusses the legendary figure Mulan and her enduring legacy as a heroine who prioritized family over fame.
Today, we’ll talk about Mulan, a legendary heroine who has inspired the world for over 1,500 years by disguising herself as a man to take her elderly father’s place in the army, rising to become a celebrated general, and ultimately choosing family over fame.
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