robin hood

[devilwoman]

In which century was legendary hero Robin Hood said to have lived in England ?

thanks

[ugly_bob]

King John was alive from 1167-1212, so around that sort of time I would think - late 12th/ early 13th Century

[saxy_jag]

http://www.robinhood.ltd.uk/robinhood/history. html

[brionon]

robin hood was a folk hero long before the Norman Kings.

[sponsmith]

Is this a serious question?

[devilwoman]

thanks, its for a competition.

[Tatty Rollox]

..... and here he is at http://tinyurl.com/oqrkk ....

[jno]

before the Normans? Never heard that one before, brionon. Where have you heard this?

This says the 1200s (but doesn't quote an authority):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Hood

In general, I think ugly_bob is right: the most common versions of the stories around today link themselves to the time of King Richard I and King John.

[brionon]

jno,Sorry, can't be bothered. Read some Pagan history,mate.

[reffgt]

As an historical character robin hood appears in Wyntoun's chronicle of scotland (c. 1420) and is referred to as a ballad hero by Bower,Major and Stow. is this any help.could fill up the page, but !!!

[boobesque]

i thought robin hood was myth