Maidens (folklore)

In folktales around the world, from Europe to Asia, maidens - sweet, courageous young women - play a big part in them. Ranging from Cinderella, who endured her wicked stepmother's abuse until she found her prince, to the fearless warrior woman Hua Mulan, who joined the Chinese army in her father's place to save her country, these fearless females give us wonder and hope. Some of them spend their days waiting for good things to come to them, while others simply go for their goals.