Mu Guiying
Mu Guiying is a legendary heroine from ancient China's Northern Song dynasty and a prominent figure in the Generals of the Yang Family legends. She is the wife of Yang Zongbao and mother of Yang Wenguang. Brave, resolute and loyal, Mu is the cultural symbol of a steadfast woman.
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When
- First attested
- 960 CE
- Attested period
- 960 – 1911
- Historical notes
- Appears in Qing dynasty novels.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Liu Jinding, Lian Saihua, Lian Xiuying, Princess Babao, Fan Changzhen, Li Quan, Zhongli Chun, Bai Suzhen, Xiaoqing, Fan Lihua, Zhu Yingtai, Sunü, Guǐ xiān, Lan Xian, Ge Xian
- parent of
- Yang Wenguang
- consort of
- Yang Zongbao
- student of
- Lishan Laomu
- child of
- Mu Yu
Mentioned by
Sources
Source passages
“According to legend, Mu Guiying learned the skill of handling flying swords and arrows from Lishan Laomu, which led to her becoming one of the esteemed female generals of the Yang family.”
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“Bonnie Ngai in A Courageous Clan: Mu Kuei-ying (1989) Zhang Yujia in Generals of the Yang Family (1991) Mak Ging-ting in Heroic Legend of the Yang's Family & The Great General (1994) Amy Chan in The Heroine of the Yangs (1998) Ning Jing in Legendary Fighter: Yang's Heroine (2001) Fang Xiaoli in The Fire Commander (2001) Wang Si-yi in The Heroine Mu Guiying”
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