Mulan is based on the story of Hua Mulan in The Ballad of Mulan, which . And in general, the original tale is pretty similar to the Disney film: Mulan disguises herself as a man in order to take her father's place in the army and fight against invaders.
Mulan's story has been through multiple iterations over the centuries, cementing its place in folklore. She's appeared in poems, in a play during the Ming dynasty, and as a character in the Sui Tang Romance—a.Here's an excerpt of the ballad, from :Yes and no.
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