Ballad. 1 When Robin Hood was about twenty years. old,. With a hey down down and a down. He happend to meet Little John, A jolly brisk blade, right fit for the trade,. For he was a lusty young man. 2 Tho he was calld Little, his limbs they were. large,. And his stature was seven foot high;. read more
Little actually known about whether there was a real John Little/Little John or not. He does appears in the earliest recorded Robin Hood ballads composed in the early 15th Century. He is the right-hand man to Robin Hood, standing tall over all other merry men. read more
Little John was a figure in the Robin Hood plays and games during the 15th to 17th centuries, particularly those held in Scotland. Many historical figures are named Little John and John Little, but it is debatable which – if any – are the inspiration for the legendary character. read more
Little John appears to be more cautious than Robin Hood and often reminds his friend of potential consequences of his plans. However, Little John is shown to be extremely loyal to his friend, going so far as to threaten Prince John when the tyrant sentences Robin to death for treason. read more