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English folklore consists of the myths and legends of England, including the region's mythical creatures, traditional recipes, urban legends, proverbs, superstitions, dance, balladry, and folktales that have been passed down through generations, reflecting the cultural heritage of the country.
Heroic legends of England. This category is intended for the Germanic legendary material that is preserved in English sources and for heroic tales developed by, or relating to, the English. Normally non-English Arthurian material should not be included, with the exception of Arthurian material which features a specifically English context.
Robert the Bruce – Scottish king who defeated the English invaders at the Battle of Bannockburn. Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, el Cid – Castillian knight who battled in the times of Reconquista; Roger I of Sicily – Italy, he was a norman nobleman and founder of the County of Sicily. In the Sicilian folklore he is considered the liberator of the ...
Written in a dialect of Middle English and considered part of the Matter of England. [16] Robin Hood : Heroic outlaw of English folklore who, according to legend, was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. Traditionally depicted dressed in Lincoln green, he is said to rob from the rich and give to the poor.
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Robin Hood is a legendary heroic outlaw originally depicted in English folklore and subsequently featured in literature, theatre, and cinema. According to legend, he was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. [1]
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Sidney Paget's illustration of The Hound of the Baskervilles.The story was inspired by a legend of ghostly black dogs in Dartmoor. The black dog is a supernatural, spectral, or demonic hellhound originating from English folklore, and also present in folklore throughout Europe and the Americas.