Explore: Maid Marian (legendary Character)

Jim Lees suggests that Maid Marian was originally a personification of the Virgin Mary. Both a "Robin" and a "Marian" character were associated with May

exploits have become legendary. When Robin inquires about Maid Marian, Will and Tuck tell him where she lives. When Robin visits her, Marian finds him as impossible

Nottingham is portrayed as having a lecherous desire for Robin Hood's lady Maid Marian. He is widely considered to be the principal villain of the Robin Hood

the excessive taxation of Prince John, and Robin Hood wins the hand of Maid Marian. The film features the voices of Brian Bedford, Phil Harris, Peter Ustinov

The character entered the tradition through these folk plays, and he was often associated with Maid Marian, who was also a May Games character. By the

variations, a body of familiar characters associated with Robin Hood has been created. These include his lover, Maid Marian; his band of outlaws, the Merry

in the king's service but denied Maid Marian's hand, or he can be granted a noble title and married to Maid Marian. Robin Hood is depicted as a gallant

as Robin Hood, his most acclaimed role, with Olivia de Havilland as Maid Marian, Eugene Pallette as Friar Tuck, Alan Hale, Sr. as Little John, Basil

strong-willed young woman, with a talent for archery, much like her father. As Maid Marian has died and Robin Hood (Stuart Wilson) is perpetually away battling

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