Robin Hood
Robin Hood is an imaginary character in the English folklore. He has been depicted as a real hero since the Middle Ages. Robin Hood has been considered the symbol for heroism. In fact, it is believed that he set the culture of looting the rich people and distributing the wealth to the poor and needy. The legendary hero has been one of the most popular characters in both movies and bed time stories for ages. If you want to know some interesting and fun facts about Robin Hood, go through the lines below.
Fun And Interesting Facts About Robin Hood
- In the popular stories, Robin Hood has been portrayed as a simple person, who adopted the outlawed ways to oppose the harsh rule of the elite class.
- According to the old ballads, Robin Hood, along with his followers, wandered in Sherwood Forest, near Nottingham, in central England. It is said that they lived a frivolous life, hunting the king's deer and robbing the rich people.
- The stories of Robin Hood say that he and his followers looted the rich travellers and distributed the wealth to poor people. However, they never hurt women or children. This is the reason why Robin Hood is a popular folktale among the poor.
- It is believed that Robin Hood became an outlaw for poaching a deer.
- It has been cited that Robin Hood was the leader of a band of fellow outlaws, the 'Merry Men'.
- Legend says that Robin Hood robbed the affluent people, in order to provide justice to the poor and the needy.
- It is a popular belief that the character of Robin Hood resembles a real person, who lived in the medieval times.
- One of the earliest references to Robin Hood is in the story 'Prince of Thieves', which dates back to 14th century.
- Tales woven around Robin Hood symbolize the 'triumph of good over the evil'. Hence, he has been portrayed as a 'positive' outlaw.
- Actors Errol Flynn, Kevin Costner and Sean Connery popularized the fictitious character of Robin Hood in Hollywood films.
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A Beginner's Guide to Robin Hood
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The Story of Robin Hood - Listening and Writing
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