Robin_hood -

: Over time, writers altered his backstory. By the 16th century, he was frequently reimagined as a dispossessed nobleman of Saxon birth.

: In the oldest ballads, Robin was a member of the yeoman class. He was often portrayed as a violent rebel rather than a perfect gentleman. ROBIN_HOOD

Historians have not been able to identify a single historical figure who can be definitively named as the real Robin Hood. : Over time, writers altered his backstory

The story remains one of popular culture's most enduring tales because it touches on universal human ideals. Robin Hood | Legend & Ballads | Britannica He was often portrayed as a violent rebel

: Robin's lover and a noblewoman who supports his cause.

The character of Robin Hood has evolved significantly over more than 700 years. He first appeared in written English ballads dating as far back as the 14th and 15th centuries. Core Story Elements