Robin Hood is a British folk hero who came from the Middle Ages.According to most legends, Robin Hood lives in Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire with his group called Merry Men.

Sheriff of Nottingham is traditionally regarded as his arch-enemy. At first, Robin Hood is considered a common criminal figure, but his character has changed over the centuries from criminals into a seeker of justice and a figure who fights for the poor.No historical record of Robin Hood has ever been identified, but even if Robin Hood ever lived, his figure has been so deeply immersed in myth that it is hard to find the true information.The earliest references that record Robin Hood or criminals of the same name, appear in the legal record of the 13th century.However, this name seems to be a generic term for calling criminals with unknown origins.The literary sources of the medieval period indicate that the character of Robin Hood is a popular subject on the ballad track and a kind of symbol of the little peoples heroes.Written stories and dramas with a special story about Robin Hood did not appear until the fifteenth century, despite having previously circulated stories in oral form.In the early stories, Robin Hood is portrayed as a cruel and selfish figure and in complete control of his followers.Nevertheless, he is still regarded as a hero and a slick character with people often dressed as he did during May Day celebrations.Robin Hood's relationship with May Day celebrations may be due to Robin's romance to Maid Marian, a mythological figure associated with May Day in many stories.Beginning in the 16th century, Robin Hood's story begins to mention his stealing from the rich to give it to the poor.He is also called to be a knight, although the previous story identifies him as an ordinary person. His romantic relationship with Maid Marian also persisted in the development of the story.Despite his criminal status, Robin Hood is also regarded as a moral character because he fought against the throne, Prince John, and his crony, the Sheriff of Nottingham, while King Richard the Lionhearted went to the Crusades.The background of this story indirectly puts the life of Robin Hood at the end of the 12th century, although the legend previously did not specify a specific life time.Characters about the Robin Hood group otherwise known as Merry Men also change over time.Merry Men is portrayed as an egalitarian and motivated group of justice and not self-interest.
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