England's Mythology?

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Originally Posted by Lalwendë

Robin Hood, Robin Hood, riding through the glen...

They are both expert bowmen - Robin stories occurring of course at the height of English archery skills as demonstrated to devastating effect at Agincourt. In On Fairy Stories Tolkien speaks of his particular desire to become a bowman (and he has lots of other experts in his work, including the woodsy Legolas)...There are also elements of Robin to be found in Tom Bombadil, and Marian in Goldberry - this side I think is the more 'mystical' aspect of Robin Hood where he is seen as the Lord of the Greenwood in English folklore, taking on aspects of the Green Man. We also have Bard the Bowman, and as previously mentioned, Legolas the Woodland Prince.

....Thus intensifieth my craving to rent and watch the Errol Flynn classic...

Who would win an archery contest, Legolas or Robin Hood...?