Maid Marian: From May‑Day Queen to Modern Warrior

This episode unpacks how the figure of Maid Marian evolved from a local May‑day celebrant to a romantic partner in Robin Hood ballads and eventually a symbol of female agency in film, television and popular culture. We look at surviving broadside ballads, early stage adaptations and modern portrayals to tease out what evidence says about her origins, how folklore was remixed over centuries, and where myth overtook history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices