Robin Hood and Maid Marian

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"Robin Hood and Maid Marian" is an English folk ballad, collected as Child Ballad 150.^[1] The ballad depicts Maid Marian as a skillful fighter. This contrasts with the common perception that portrayals of Marian as a rugged and capable woman are solely a modern feminist development. It is also one of the few ballads to describe Robin Hood as the Earl of Huntington.

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Robin and Marian share a tender moment but are soon forced to part. After some time, Marian decides to search the woods for him while disguised as a page. When she meets Robin, who is also in disguise, they fight. She does not recognize him until he asks her to stop. At the sound of Robin's voice, Marian kisses him and they are joyously reunited. She joins the Merry Men and the entire group feasts on venison in celebration.