Robin Hood

Medieval English redistributor

Robin Hood is the legendary English outlaw who robbed from the rich to give to the poor.

The name now describes anyone who redistributes wealth from the privileged to the disadvantaged, or such actions themselves: a Robin Hood tax on financial transactions, He fancied himself a Robin Hood figure.

The term can be admiring or skeptical depending on whether the speaker views the redistribution as justice or theft.

archery

bow

Respectful forward inclination

arrowPointed shaft for shooting
longbowTall wooden archery weapon
quiverTrembling or arrow case

marksmanship · bullseye · target · aim · archer · shaft · bowstring · fletching · draw · release

legend

Sherwood Forest

Historic Nottinghamshire woodland

Maid MarianLegendary outlaw's romantic interest
Little JohnTowering medieval forest outlaw
Friar TuckMerry Men's chaplain

Nottingham · King Richard · Prince John · merry men · ballad · folklore · medieval · England · yeoman · crusades

heroism

valor

Courage in danger

courageFortitude facing danger
championTop competitor, or advocate
defenderOne who guards another

protector · justice · noble · chivalry · honor · righteousness · virtue · gallantry · rescue · defiance

outlaw

bandit

Armed roadside thief

fugitiveOne fleeing authorities
highwaymanMounted thief targeting travelers
brigandArmed robber, often rural

renegade · thief · rogue · vagabond · disguise · ambush · wanted · hunted · hideout · escape

redistribution

wealth

Abundance of valuable resources

peasantsLow-ranking agricultural workers
oppressedTreated with cruel control
taxationCompulsory government revenue collection

injustice · charity · generosity · altruism · benevolence · philanthropy · social justice · equality · liberation · commoners

Robin Hood

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Sherwood Forest

valor

bandit

wealth

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