Robin Hood
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Robin Hood is a folk hero from the middle ages. He is a legendary person whom people have told stories about for many years. Robin Hood is one who still remains popular. His story has been featured in books, plays, movies and cartoons as well.
There are many variations of his stories. Usually, Robin Hood is an outlaw who lives in Sherwood Forest near the town of Nottingham, England. His enemies are Prince John, whom is temporarily on the throne because his brother, King Richard the Lionhearted is away in the Middle East fighting the Crusades, and the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham, who abuse their powers and take money from the innocent and people who need it. Robin Hood uses his skills of archery and wits to steal the money and give it back to the poor. Accompanying him are his gang (The Merry Men), including Maid Marian (his girlfriend), Little John, and Friar Tuck.
