Mulan (Legend)


 * This article focuses on the historic legend Mulan. For the Fairytale Land character, see Mulan.

The Ballad of Mulan (木蘭辭 Mùlán Tzú), frequently shortened to Mulan, is an ancient Chinese poem in Southern and Northern Dynasties, detailing the story of Huā Mùlán (花木蘭). It will be adapted for the second season of Once Upon a Time.

Traditional Plot
During a time of war in China, a young woman named Hua Mulan sees that her father has been conscripted into the army. Having no older brothers, she decides to dress as a man and goes to war in his place. She spends more than 10 years fighting alongside other male soldiers. Later, the emperor offers her a government post, but she turns it down saying that she would prefer to return home and see her family. At the end of the poem, Mulan finally reveals her female identity to her army comrades, who are shocked to see her as a woman.

Show Adaptation

 * The story has yet to be featured in Once Upon a Time
 * Mulan travelled with Prince Phillip to find Princess Aurora

Characters Featured

 * Mulan