Merry Men

The Merry Men were a legendary group of outlaws in English folklore, famously associated with Robin Hood. Operating in Nottinghamshire during the Middle Ages, they were romanticized as rebels who stole from the wealthy to help the poor, challenging unjust authority. While their true historical existence is debated, stories depict them as noble bandits guided by a sense of justice, led by Robin Hood, and often living in Sherwood Forest. The concept symbolizes resistance against oppression and the ideals of fairness and charity.