Well HoneyBees, you officially have all of the same information we do, so it's time to decide: who is your Robin?

In this episode, the legend himself, and real-life-actual-English-person, Chris Riley straight up gives us a list of names containing real-life people who could potentially be Robin Hood.

Is it 1. Robert Hood, the tenant farmer, who in the beginning seemed so farfetched until the BOMB Chris drops in the last 10 minutes?

Or 2. Robert Hod, the outlaw/fugitive of vague origins??

OR EVEN POSSIBILY 3. Robert Fitz Odo (or however you want to spell it because spelling didn't exist) the KNIGHT!??

No matter which one you choose, the correct answer is D, Chris Riley, because all evidence really points to him being the actual Robin Hood.

Anyways, Let us know which one you choose, and why its Chris Riley, on social media!

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While we all know the tale of the Yeoman archer who defied Prince John, did he actually exist? From Sherwood Forest to Robin Hood’s Bay, the North of England is full of claims to his story but with so many places claiming Robin as their own, how can we be sure who the real ‘man in tights’ was?

The earliest mentions appear in 1377 but the details don’t always match the legend. Did he rob the rich to give to the poor? Maybe not! Was he King Richard’s contemporary? That may not be the case.

Listen to our latest episode and let us know what you think. Was Robin a real crusading archer? Or simply a story told one night around a campfire?

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Ok, Folktales XXX delivereth unto us some of the best gd folktales we’ve heard this season!

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Story 1: Little Saddle S|ut

Yes. This is the name of this story. Here it is AS PROMISED!

This Greek version of Cinderella is unlike ANY Cinderella story you’ve ever heard, we promise. From murder, a little dash of cannibalism, an unobservant male love interest, and absent parents (for the most part) this fairy tale has it alllllll!

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Story 2: The Lenape Tribe Creation Myth

Listen. We LOVE an indigenous creation tale, and the Lenape people have a BEAUTIFUL one! Thank you SO MUCH to listener @ky_elizabeth23 for this absolutely beautiful recommendation!

Also, PLEASE go easy on us, we had absolutely no clue that muskrats were Phelpian-level athletes….

Did you??!

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