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    Mythology. Associated locations. List of traditional ballads. In popular culture. Main characters. See also. Notes. References. Bibliography. External links. Robin Hood is a legendary heroic outlaw originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature, theatre, and cinema.

  3. May 17, 2024 · Robin Hood, legendary outlaw hero of a series of English ballads, some of which date from at least as early as the 14th century. Many of the tales about him show him and his companions robbing and killing representatives of authority and giving the gains to the poor.

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  4. May 5, 2010 · Learn about the origins and evolution of the legendary outlaw who robs from the rich and gives to the poor. Explore the historical and literary sources, the May Day rituals and the film adaptations of Robin Hood.

  5. During the reign of King Henry II in England, 18-year-old Robin Hood gets into a fight on the way to an archery competition, accidentally killing a forester. Robin hides from the vengeful Sheriff of Nottingham in Sherwood Forest. Over time, other outlaws join him, and he becomes the leader of their band.

  6. Feb 17, 2011 · Explore the origins and evolution of the legendary outlaw Robin Hood, who may have been a real person or a mythical creation. Learn how the stories reflect the social and political tensions of medieval England and the role of the forest in the legend.

  7. Feb 8, 2022 · Learn about the legendary outlaw who robbed the rich to give to the poor, his love interest Maid Marian, and his merry men. Discover the origins, sources, and variations of the Robin Hood story across centuries and regions.

  8. Learn about the life and adventures of Robin Hood, the outlaw who fought injustice and helped the poor. Explore the origins, evolution and significance of the myth and legend of Robin Hood in British and world culture.

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