Did Robin Hood really exist?
next few articles, beginning here with one of my favorites – – the legend of Robin Hood. There are people who deny the existence of Robin Hood, arguably England’s most famous myth. But there are also those who just as defiantly insist that he did exist. So where did these legends begin? And if there is any truth, which parts are true and which are make believe? Who was Robin Hood? We may not be able to answer these questions with absolute authority, but perhaps we can shed some light on the myth and outline the various points of truth. The earliest writings suggest that Robin Hood may have existed in the 13th Century. However, some accounts suggest he was born in the 12th Century and still others have him placed squarely in the 14th Century. The differences in time can be explained by exploring the various men who may be responsible for the Robin Hood legend. Many references point to a 1225 reference to a Robert Hod. History shows that York sought a criminal by that name; even putting
