Are These Fictional Characters Real? Find Out Here

Published on 03/03/2021
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History has taught us about many great and courageous figures that lived long ago. From Moses and Mulan to Shakespeare and Sun Tzu, these historical figures lived quite the life and left behind strong legacies. However, recently many researchers and historians have questioned the legitimacy of these past figures and whether or not they truly existed at all. With a lack of evidence, it seems that many of these figures were actually stories from folklore or simply imaginative. Do you think Robin Hood was real? See some historic figures who may not have existed in history in the slides to come, and let us know! Make sure to SHARE this post with your friends!

Fact Or Fiction: Did These Historical Figures Really Exist Back In The Day?

Fact Or Fiction: Did These Historical Figures Really Exist Back In The Day?

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Mulan

Before Disney brought Mulan to the big screen, the warrior was already a legend in China. However, the famous tale of Mulan fighting in her father’s place might not be true. The book Chinese Shadow Theatre: History, Popular Religion, and Women Warriors suggests that Mulan was created and based on a female warrior named Wei Huahu. While the two have similar stories, there is no proof that Mulan was real.

Mulan

Mulan

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