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: Myth, History And Culture - Robin Hood
Robin gained his iconic companions, Maid Marian and Friar Tuck , likely through festive May Day plays where he was crowned the "King of May".
Several historical candidates have been proposed as the "seed" of the legend: Robin Hood : myth, history and culture
A real-life nobleman who rebelled against King John and lived as an outlaw. Robin gained his iconic companions, Maid Marian and
A fugitive from Yorkshire whose property was seized by the Sheriff. While early ballads placed him in the 14th
While early ballads placed him in the 14th century during the reign of "King Edward," later history moved him back to the 12th-century reign of to heighten the drama of his conflict with Prince John. The Culture: An Outlaw for Every Age
The "steal from the rich and give to the poor" mantra wasn't even part of his earliest stories; instead, he was simply a champion of the common folk who stood against corrupt authority. Over centuries, the legend softened:
