Wednesday - Where did that fictional icon come from?

The Real Mulan

WHO?

• In the Shang Dynasty (1600 - 1045 BCE) lived the female warrior, Fu Hao.
• She was one of Warrior King Ding's consorts.

WHAT?

• Fu Hao wasn't a conventional consort of her time, she led troops into battle.
• Ceremonial weapons were buried in her tomb.

WHERE?

• 1976 ACE, her tomb was discovered in modern province Henan & the name Fu Hao was inscribed on oracle bones found.

True or False?

Fu Hao wield a sword in battle like Mulan. (False)

Fu Hao was skillful at using 8.5 - 9kg bronze axes in battle. (True)

Reference:

• Chen, S., Mair, V. H. & Wood, F. 2013, Chinese Lives, 1st edn, Thames & Hudson Ltd, London.