In many of Robin Hood’s early interpretations in ballads, Robin is quite different from what we know in modern society. In these songs and ballads, Robin Hood is far more blood thirsty and vengeance seeking. That is, he does not take things lightly when it comes to slights of his character and honor. Robin Hood, though more violent, still believes in justice. He stands against those who would do acts of corruption, such as the foresters, sheriffs, and the like. In this post, we are going to take a look at a few Robin Hood’s portrayal in ballads an poems.

Archery is quite important in Howard Pyle’s The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. It shows his deftness of character and his heroic qualities. Likewise, in Robin Hood ballads, Robin Hood uses archery to defeat villainy. It also defines him as a hero. Understanding the importance of archery in the story of Robin Hood also sheds like on Medieval England. In this post, we are going to examine some of these aspects.