"No archer ever lived that could speed a gray goose shaft with such skill and cunning as his, nor were there ever such yeomen as the seven-score merry men that roamed with him through the greenwood shades. Right merrily they dwelled within the depths of Sherwood Forest, suffering neither care nor want, but passing the time in merry games of archery or bouts of cudgel play, living upon the King’s venison, washed down with draughts of ale of October brewing." -Robin of Locksley
Although much less so today, in times past youngsters found the character of Robin Hood not only fascinating, but one to emulate. Not only was Robin Hood pictured in a heroic light, but also as a robust, often fun-loving and boundless free-spirit who enjoyed life in all its forms, especially in the wild and free. Once cast as an outlaw, he lived a good life in the wilds of Sherwood Forest with frequent forays to the outside, usually to make mischief against corrupt authorities.
"Despite the incorrigible march of civilization, there will always be an inborn appeal for feral fantasies. The howls of Romulus and Remus will never fade from Rome. The call of the world will never drown the call of the wild. No matter how much machinery is crammed into human life, the pulse of animal life, however deep, will never fail to animate the human animal. The lure and love of animality is part of humanity, rooted in the ancient jungles of heredity, and echoing through ages and ages past when man walked naked and fearless with the beasts. The childlike fascination of the animal kingdom might even be a remnant of the intended human kingdom when man was but a child." -Sean Fitzpatrick, On Mowgli and Tarzan: Savage Reading for Civilized Readers,
Crisis Magazine, September 12, 2016
Although the tales associated with Robin Hood are considered mostly myth by historians, such myths are those that intrigue people, particularly of the adventurist bent. Whether myth, or not, is not important to the intent of this blog. Instead, we hope that postings will inspire people and energize them to live out lives that are both meaningful in outcome, and adventuresome in both action and spirit. Topics explored may be serious in nature, or light and playful. However, they will be important to the writer, and, hopefully to the reader. Most, if not all, topics will be related to our natural world and our place in it, but we do keep our options open to exploration, adventure, and learning.
Although the tales associated with Robin Hood are considered mostly myth by historians, such myths are those that intrigue people, particularly of the adventurist bent. Whether myth, or not, is not important to the intent of this blog. Instead, we hope that postings will inspire people and energize them to live out lives that are both meaningful in outcome, and adventuresome in both action and spirit. Topics explored may be serious in nature, or light and playful. However, they will be important to the writer, and, hopefully to the reader. Most, if not all, topics will be related to our natural world and our place in it, but we do keep our options open to exploration, adventure, and learning.
