Mulan (Legend)

The Ballad of Mulan, frequently shortened to Mulan, is an ancient Chinese poem detailing the story of Hua Mulan. 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. They set off together as symbolic male and female rabbits, running side by side as equals.

Show Adaptation
The story has yet to be adapted for Once Upon a Time.

Characters Featured

 * Mulan