Robin Hood and Little John: unlike most other folk tales of England there is nothing supernatural about the tales of this outlaw, which may hint to some aspects of them being true. Source: F Tayler / Public Domain.

Robin Hood: What Is It About this Folk Hero?

The story of Robin Hood is a familiar one to almost everyone. His campaign of defiance from his hideout in Sherwood Forest against the evil Sheriff of Nottingham and his master “Prince” John is certainly inspiring, and its narrative echoes can be seen everywhere from Walter Scott to Star Wars.  Such characters are always interesting,