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2 unusual facts about Maid Marian


Elsa Watson

Her first novel, Maid Marian (2005), details a history of Marian, the female companion to Robin Hood.

Enid Bennett

In 1922, she starred in only three films, but one of those became her most famous role, the female lead of "Maid Marian" in Robin Hood with Douglas Fairbanks.


Jeu de Robin et Marion

Although it is tempting to link the characters of French medieval pastourelle and the Jeu de Robin et Marion with the early history of Robin Hood and Maid Marian, there has been no link proven between the two.

Robin Hood Morality Test

In the test, a situation is posed and the reader is asked to rank Robin Hood, Maid Marian, Little John and the Sheriff of Nottingham in terms of the morality of their actions in the scenario.

Robin: Lady of Legend

Marian: Robin's sister, daughter of Lord Locksley, and cousin to Will Gamwell.

Sir Kay

His portrayal is based on Malory's account of Arthur's upbringing, but White adds a number of new elements to the story, including one in which the young Kay kills a dangerous griffin with the aid of Robin Hood and Maid Marian.

St Mary's Church, Edwinstowe

It is visited by tourists, who come to see the church where, according to legend, Robin Hood and Maid Marian were married.

Wendy Turner Webster

Whilst playing Maid Marian in pantomime Turner-Webster fell in love with actor Gary Webster, who starred in Family Affairs.


see also

Robin Hood's Death

This version inspired the film Robin and Marian, where it is his lover, Maid Marian, now a nun, who is his downfall.