How did robin hood becom robin hood?

Answer 1

Robin Hood became a legend in his own land, Sherwood forest, by rebelling against the local Sheriff. The people of Sherwood forest were overtaxed so Robin Hood stole from the rich and gave to the poor.

Answer 2

Robin Hood was a fictional character that began in the 1200's as an oral poem. Through the years the story has changed and characters added to it. In fact, the story is still evolving because of movies and new additions of characters.

Answer 3

The story comes from the 1200's when it was an oral poem. People couldn't read so stories were created that were poems. They were easy to remember and to retell. Through the ages the story has changed. Characters have been added, changed, and forgotten. In modern times the story keeps changing because of the movies and new books. The term " hood" was used for the highway robber of the time because they wore a hood over the face. Anyone who was a criminal was a "hood".

Answer 4

He stole from the rich and gave to the poor.