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A superhero in Lincoln Green Tales of Robin Hood have been told for 700 years – and our fascination with this world-famous outlaw continues into the 21st century. The romantic image of Robin Hood is of a medieval hooded figure in Lincoln Green, a master bowman with a quick mind and mischievous sense of humour. Dispossessed by greedy Norman overlords, he is forced to live beyond the law in the leafy depths of Sherwood, a royal hunting forest. From his forest lair he ambushes rich travellers, fights corrupt officials, and shares the spoils of his outlawry with poor, oppressed peasants. Down the centuries this image has been elaborated and enlarged upon by literature, theatre and – more recently – film and TV shows. Many famous actors have played the people’s hero. Some films have taken a less serious look at the time-honoured tale, including a Walt Disney cartoon and a gangster style musical. But did a real outlaw ever actually exist? To find out, we need to go back in time to look at the first documents that bear Robin’s name. Click here to visit our Robin Hood page and download the answers to these questions. < back to Literature & legend
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