Robin Hood is easily one of the most beloved characters in English
storytelling. For centuries the forest outlaw has been the ultimate hero of
the downtrodden. He steals from the rich, gives to the poor, and resists
tyranny in all of its forms. But is Robin Hood just a fictional character, or
could there have been a real person who inspired the legend? By taking a close
look at the earliest Robin Hood ballads perhaps we can find some clues about
the true identity of this mythic outlaw. Tune in and find out how forest
elves, Kurt Cobain, and Kevin Costner's bad accent all play a role in the
story.
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