Do you think you know the story of Mulan? Think again. Her legend goes back over 1,500 years, and in all that time it has been retold and reshaped in numerous fascinating ways. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the evolution of the Chinese heroine Mulan, from the dutiful daughter in the original Northern Wei Ballad of Mulan, to her transformation during the Ming and Qing dynasties, and finally to her rise as a global icon. Even her name changed over time. What elements of her story were