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Robin Hood is a very popular fictional character who was an outlaw hero.
The earliest reference of Robin Hood can be found in 14th century English ballads. Robin Hood is usually depicted as being dressed in Lincoln green colors.
He is mentioned as a rebel in most stories, as he used to rob the rich people, or people in places of authority, and give all the gains to the poor people in order to help them. Robin Hood’s popularity has always stayed in literature and drama, as there are several stage dramas, movies, and books based on his character. He has been described as a highly-skilled archer and a swordsman in several legends. One of the most mentioned enemies of Robin Hood in the ballads and books is the Sheriff of Nottingham- an area where Robin Hood had his base.
Several other characters, mainly wealthy landowners belonging to the religious group, are termed as his enemies, which he fights against and robs them of their valuables to distribute amongst the poor. In some versions of legends, he is depicted as being of noble birth himself. In some legends, he is also described as having fought in the Crusades. In almost all legends, Robin Hood has treated women and the poor with respect, which made him quite popular among the community. Today, Robin Hood is considered a symbol of rebellion against tyranny, who stole from the rich people to help the poor with the intention to divide the riches equally among the community.
Read on to know more about the legend of Robin Hood. Afterward, also check out more interesting facts such as Moana facts and Mulan facts.
The fame of Robin Hood has been immeasurable for centuries. From early mentions in ballads and folklore to modern depictions like movies and television, the main character and his band of Merry Men have stayed relevant for a long time.
These stories were highly in congruence with the actual scenario of the society, which also gave people hope that the oppression they were under could be ended if they worked together.
Some of the earliest surviving records of ballads that mention Robin Hood date back to the second half of the 15th century. These ballads reveal the cruelty and oppression which the lower class had to face at the hands of the tyrants.
Hence, the addition of a romantic love interest was seen as the best way to keep the character alive. Many stories even describe Robin Hood and Maid Marian getting married, although there is no historical truth to these stories related to Maid Marian.
One of the earliest references to ballads related to Robin Hood is believed to be a poem written by Piers Plowman named ‘Rhymes of Robin Hood,’ which is said to have been composed in the 1370s. Several early ballads also mention the social status of Robin Hood as one of being a yeoman.
Since then, the character of Robin Hood and his gang of Merry Men have made it into several movies, and the lead character is played by prestigious actors like Kevin Costner, Errol Flynn, and Sean Connery.
As mentioned above, the first printed version of Robin Hood ballads is that of Piers Plowman. This was also the time when old English literature as we know it today was starting to emerge.
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