If not for the bloody apples. . .

"Golden" or yellow apples have been around in one form or another for centuries. In mythology and folklore "golden" apples appear with some frequency, bearing a variety of meanings. In such stories it is sometimes unclear whether the apples are actually "golden," or simply yellow apples called as such. Whether or not the apples in the scene were golden delicious or not, it is not really an anachronism, but more likely either an intentional visual nod to a common folkloric element, or simply a good excuse for a splash of color in an otherwise dour scene (possibly hinting at a bright afterlife to come). Furthermore, when it comes to adding yet another (rather ingenious) twist to the timeless Robin Hood legend, such an "anachronism" is easily forgiven.

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