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Robin Hood
Robin Hood is a character from English folklore. He is a heroic outlaw who is known for robbing from the rich and giving to the poor and is assisted in his actions by a group of outlaws known as his Merry Men.
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Which came first Robin Hood or king Arthur?
King Arthur was a fictional king.The king was Richard the lion heart, during the Robin Hood era.
Did Robin Hood fight against the French?
The original concept for the character was based on 'Pierre La thong' a French noble-man turned bandit during the 100-years war. The initial voice over was done with that intention but when it came to the animation it was decided that Robin Hood was probably more easily identifiable in the English speaking world so they went with him while keeping the french voice over.
How much money did Robin Hood give to the poor?
Actually Robin Hood stole from the rich and gave to the poor.
How did robin hood becom robin hood?
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.
Is there going to be season 4 robin hood BBC?
No, BBC confirmed just a number of weeks after the series finale that Robin Hood would NOT be returning for series for. There are a number of official sites that confirm this fact.
it was cancelled by the bbc in July 2009. but hope is not over - persuade them to make a 4th season! i don't know what the plot will be without robin and allan
Does robin die at the end of robin hood?
It can be assumed that he did not die at the end of "Under the Red Hood" although not directly shown him surviving the explosion Batman and Joker both survived and Jason was right next to Batman at the time of the explosion, DC also went on to write a comic series with Jason as the Red Hood as the anti-hero, so one can assume he survived.
What actor starred in robin hood and love actually?
Alan Rickman stars in Die Hard, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) and Love, Actually. In Die Hard, he plays Hans Gruber, a glorified robber plotting to steal millions from a Los Angeles office building. In Robin Hood, he plays Sheriff George of Nottingham. In Love, Actually, he plays Harry, husband to Karen (Emma Thompson) and struggling with the prospect of having an affair with his secretary.
Why do you think the rich merchants dislike being told they had should give money to the poor?
They thought that they had the right to decide what they should do with their money.
Allegedly, Robin Hood is buried in Yorkshire, England, at Kirkless Priory. Whether or not the body within the grave attributed to him is actually that of Robin Hood (indeed, whether or not there is even a body in the grave), is presently anyone's guess.
Robin Hood has become an epic hero.
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There are many theories as to who, if anyone, the legend of Robin Hood might be based upon. Ideas range from Robin being an entirely fictional creation, to his being based upon mythology, several different people, or just one person. Since it is unknown who the person or people may be, of course it is difficult to suggest his 'real' name.
However, some historians have attempted to identify possible 'original' Robins, the most detailed and serious attempt being by Professor J. C. Holt in his book Robin Hood (2nd Ed., 1989). Given the complexity of the problem, I would recommend you read the book itself, but in brief answer to your question, it seems fairly likely that the chap's real name was Robin Hood - possibly connected to the Yorkshire Hood family who owned land at that time. Robin being short for Robert, that may have appeared in any number of spellings (since in the time in question - some time before 1262 - spelling had not yet been standardised), for instance Robert Hode, Robyn Hud, Rob Hod, etc. Personally, I rather like the archaic spelling 'Robyn Hode'.
It seems the name was later a nickname for robbers, and so it is possible that it began as a nickname. If this is the case, there is no way to tell the original's real name, since no records have been found to indicate this. Surnames were not fixed in early Mediaeval England, and so it could be that he was known by more than one name - many in those days were known by their place of origin. However, it is even uncertain as to where Robin Hood was based, and so we can only scour the early ballads to search for possible placenames - some possibilities would be:
- Robin of Barnsdale
- Robin of Sherwood
- Robin of Nottingham
- Robin of York
- Robin of Locksley
Perhaps we will never know, although it is always faintly possible that some ancient government record of the outlaw will be found in a library, collection or archive somewhere.
What year was Robin Hood set in?
The story first appears in 1225 as an oral poem told and retold over and over. So, the first setting is the 1200-1300's. The story evolves through time to fit the history and events that it is set in. We find Robin Hood fighting for King Richard and the dates/times change. The modern Robin Hood is usually set in or around 1300. So, the answer to your question it depends on who is telling the tale.
Where did Robin Hood and Marian meet?
One day Robin was out looking for trouble and as he was crossing a log across a stream, he met up with a rather large man (Little John) going the other way. Neither would give way. Robin pulled out his bow and was going to shoot him but Little John didn't have a bow and arrow only a staff and he called Robin a coward. Robin had too much vanity for that so he went and cut himself a staff while Little John waited on the log for him. They then commenced a staff fight in which Little John plowed him into the river. Robin, not willing to look a complete fool, then changed tactics and tried being friendly.
There are two (that I know of) accounts of Friar Tuk.
1. The more ancient Welsh Ballads have Friar Tuk as a warrior monk. In those days, some monks took their religion much more practically. William The Conqueror's invasion force of England consisted of quite a few warrior monks. These monks had the commission to keep a certain district of Sherwood forest. Tuk also had a large pack of highly trained hunting dogs. Robin showed up one day to recruit him - an offer which the monk refused. They fell to fighting. Friar Tuk called on (whistled) his dogs to come help him. Robin blew on his horn for his merry men. The dogs fell to the arrows and to save the survivors Friar Tuk called a cease-fire and changed his alliance.
2. One day Robin was idling by a stream and a Friar came along and admonished Robin in the name of charity to carry him across the stream. Robin did so, but once on the other side Robin then required the monk to carry him back again. Half-way back the monk tossed him in. A heated discussion followed which ended up with Robin making another alliance.
Facts about the real Robin Hood?
Facts about Robin Hood Robin Hood is a very popular folk hero. This legendary good-hearted medieval outlaw is believed to have lived in Sherwood Forest, England. His endeavors to rob from the rich and provide for the poor lives on even today...
During the medieval times, the lords and knights used to offer the common man protection in return for their labor. The labor involved toiling day and night on the fields of the masters and living a hand-to-mouth existence. Around this time, legend has it that an outlaw, Robin Hood and his friends made Sherwood Forest their home. Robin Hood was in love with a maid, Marian. This is probably the reason why the forest's proximity to the village was capitalized on by him.
Legend has it that he led a band of fellow outlaws and together they were called the Merry Men. Their notorious attempts to rob those with plenty, to provide justice to the poor, robbed villagers, have been highlighted in a number of stories and films. Robin Hood was known as 'tormentor of the evil Sheriff of Nottingham'. There has been little doubt that Robin Hood is a creation from a loose resemblance to a real person who lived in the medieval.
The earliest reference to this Prince of Thieves dates back to the 14th Century. This is indicative of the possibility that if at all the legendary hero did exist, then it was possibly during the century prior to that. He has been referred to as Robert Hod and even Hobbehod. There has been a reference to a son of a forester Adam Hood called Robert Hood, in the 1850's. The record states that he was born in 1280. His wife's name on record is Matilda and they lived in Yorkshire. This revelation only makes the tale all the more exciting and real.
Research has also revealed that in 1261, one William de Fevre was declared as an outlaw and in time, he took on the nickname Robin Hood. In fact, the records reveal that the name 'Robin Hood' actually became generic for outlaws.
Whether or not the legend of Robin Hood is fact or fiction provokes deliberation even to this day. To children and rebellious youth, Robin is a consistent source of inspiration and a history they so badly want to prove real. However, the historical evidence on this legendary character is pretty elusive. The limited and diverse claims on his true identity and the persistent search for definitive answers is what fuels the lamp of the legend to this day.
The tales woven around Robin Hood tell of the age-old 'triumph of good over evil', but it is his rebellious nature that is most appealing to world audiences. The fact that amidst the vigilance of the knights and feudal lords the relationship between Robin and Marian blossomed, he was able to pursue his lifestyle defying authority and the bonding between fellow outlaws, is what makes the tale so enigmatic.
The legend of Robin Hood adds earthy hues to the otherwise surreal medieval imagery. His home of the magical forest and tree top dwellings counter, the exploitative imagery of castles, knights and court rolls. The popularity of this character can be best observed from the screen appearances by Errol Flynn, and Sean Connery, in the title role.
The facts pointing to the possibility of Robin Hood being the product of violent medieval society, account for his defiance and rebelliousness against exploitation. Young men such as he, during the year, preferred to live as outlaws, rather than put up with intimidation.
The legend of Robin Hood revolves around the exploits of the outlaws to ensure that the commoner got the justice deserved. However, whether or no the real Robin Hood actually functioned from the greenwood still evokes controversy.
Robin Hood was a popular outlaw,he was loved by the poor, and he was hated and feared by the rich lords, he had a gang of outlaw friends, they were called the mery men
robin hood fell in love with maid marian
he was best known as cheerful robber of sherewood forest
little jhon was much millers son
robin hood was a magcal unicorn creaturehe did not wear green tights , rather the skin of his many victims
he is not a human , rather a life size cartoon charecter ,simmilar to pinnochio
he had 39 wifes and 2873 children to his many mistresses
he was also known as marion
How old is the legend of Robin Hood?
The age of the legend is very difficult to estimate exactly, since it is unknown precisely when Robin Hood may have lived (if he was a real person), and unfortunately records from the time are incomplete. Another problem is that it is almost certain that the first Robin Hood tales were transmitted orally (i.e. through the songs of the minstrels, and popular rhymes and tales).
The earliest literary reference is usually taken to date from 1377, when William Langland wrote the Middle English work Piers Plowman - in a throwaway reference, the character Sloth (a lazy priest) tells us that he doesn't know his Lord's Prayer perfectly, but does know tales of Robin Hood:
I kan not parfitly my Paternoster as the preest it singeth, But I kan rhymes of Robyn Hood, and Ranulf erle of Chestre
We can say with certainty, then, that the legend was already known by 1377. The earliest known written tales of Robin Hood probably date from the mid-1400s, and in many ways are quite different from the legend we know today - for instance, the tales can be quite violent; Maid Marian or Friar Tuck are absent (having entered the tradition later); there is very little 'robbing from the rich to give to the poor' (though Robin is a 'good outlaw'); and Robin is a yeoman rather than a disinherited Earl.
However, there is some evidence that the tradition goes back further than this: Professor J. C. Holt in his book Robin Hood argues that the occurrence in official records of the surname 'Robinhood' and its variants, the earliest example of which goes back to 1261-2, shows an already-developing tradition, and that the surname is likely applied as a nickname to criminals after the Robin mould. The legend is therefore known to date back about 750 years, and perhaps further.
However, it doesn't appear that Robin can have lived much earlier than this first reference, and so if there was an 'original' Robin Hood, it is even possible that his legend began to spread in his own lifetime.
Given the Robin Hood story line emerges from the excessive taxation of the House of Plantagenets, the French rulers over England at the time, it seems logical that the advent of the Robin Hood tales would correlate to the Crusades and more specifically to King Richard the Lion Heart who died in France in 1199 and was succeeded by his even more evil brother John.
Another interesting tidbit: John agreed to then later reneged and finally signed a charter to give commoners basic human rights in exchange for fending off a French invasion of England. Although John was basically evil, his charter became known as the Magna Carta which is the foundation of American democracy.
Where did Robin Hood get the hood from?
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. In the 1200's men who were highway robbers were all called "hoods" because of the hooded cloaks they wore. This was a common term to describe someone who robbed people.
