This work depicts Mulan, a revered Chinese heroine whose story was first told in the fifth century. As a young woman, she dressed as a man and joined the army, taking her father’s place because she had no elder brother to fulfill the role. After years of military campaigns and service to her country, she returned with honor and gifts from the emperor, and revealed to her shocked compatriots that she was a woman all along. House of Cards is our series depicting the courageous and powerful women throughout history who shaped the world. Warning: This content may potentially trigger seizures for people with photosensitive epilepsy. User discretion is advised