They were Englishmen living in Sherwood Forest.
Robin Hood is the leader of the Merry men
The famous Robin Hood
The Robin Hood spoof, Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993), directed by Mel Brooks, starred Cary Elwes as Robin.
"Robin Hood and His Merry Men" (1908). British short directed by Percy Stow.
No Robin Hood was a tall man. But Little John was the tallest among the merry men.
Robin Hood is the leader of the Merry men
The famous Robin Hood
The Robin Hood spoof, Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993), directed by Mel Brooks, starred Cary Elwes as Robin.
"Robin Hood and His Merry Men" (1908). British short directed by Percy Stow.
Legend has it that Robin Hood led his 'gang' of merry men in Sherwood Forest.
The members of Robin Hood's gang are commonly referred to as "Merry Men."
Men in Tights
No Robin Hood was a tall man. But Little John was the tallest among the merry men.
Robin Hood is a fictional character, though in most stories about him he is described as being average to tall, about 6 feet or so.
The effect of Robin Hood on literature is amazing. Nottingham City Library alone has more than 700 books devoted to this subject and I have no doubt that there are many more. Robin of Sherwood Major C Gilson Robin Hood and the Men of the Greenwood H Gilbert Stories of Robin Hood Told to the Children HE Marshall Robin Hood EC Vivian Kevin Costner is Robin Hood Prince of Thieves S Green Tales of Robin Hood T Allan Rymes of Robyn Hood Dobson/Taylor Robin Hood and His Merrie Men Dean Classics Robin Hood, His Life and Legend B Miles Maid Marian T Love Peacock
Robin Hood lived in Sherwood forest with his gang/merry men/ other out laws.
Robin Hood is a hero in English folklore. The medieval period was when Robin Hood became popular. He is known for taking from the rich and giving to the poor with the help of his friends, known as the Merry Men. The group of men and Robin Hood are considered to be outlaws by the sheriff, and hero to the people.