Robin Hood is perhaps the most recognisable figure in English folklore, darting through legend in Sherwood Forest.
Yet discussions in the past tried to claim Robin as an ancient god, recast as a literary outlaw, or as one of the Good Folk, whether a local sprite or Robin Goodfellow himself.
How did these writers draw the conclusion that Robin Hood was anything other than a leading character in a series of medieval ballads?
Let's find out in this week's episode of Fabulous Folklore!
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