Call to adventure
Wrongfully dispossessed of his lands and made into an outlaw by an unscrupulous sheriff. As a way of revenge Robin Hood decided to take from the rich or undeserving and give to those who were really in need.
Crossing the threshold
Once Robin Hood gets declared an outlaw there is no turning back. The sheriff declared Robin Hood an outlaw after he took his land. After this Robin Hood had no choice but to leave town for the forest where he would decide what to do with the rest of his life.
Hero Partners
Assisted by a group of fellow outlaws known as his merry men. They hid in the forests of Nottingham where they had traps to capture passing wagons to give to the poor.
Tests/ordeals/hero deeds
Robin Hood and his merry men stole from the rich and gave to the poor. Not only did Robin Hood have to provide food for himself and his men but he also took it upon himself to help the peasants.
Meeting with the goddess
Robin Hood married Maid Marian during his time as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest .
Ultimate boon
Robin Hood received a bow when he was young. He is known as the best archer of all time in the legend.
Betrayal
Robin Hood was dispossessed of his land by the sherrif of Nottinghamshire for poaching the king’s deer.
Death of the hero
Robin Hood died well into his eighties according to the legend.
Rescue from without
Help is given to Robin Hood by king Richard when he returns from his crusades.
Freedom to live
Robin Hood receives a full pardon when King Richard I returns from the crusades.
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