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   legend

   /ˈlɛdʒ(ə)nd/

   noun

   • 1. a traditional story sometimes popularly regarded as historical but not authenticated: "the legend of King Arthur" Similar mythsagaepicfolk talefolk storytraditional storytalestoryfairy talenarrativefableromancefolkloreloremythologyfantasyoral historytraditionfolk traditionold wives' talestechnical:mythosmythusinformal:yarn
   • ▪ the story of a saint's life: historical "the mosaics illustrate the Legends of the Saints"
   • 2. an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field: "the man was a living legend" Similar celebritystarsuperstariconfamous persongreatgeniusphenomenonluminarygiantbig nameinformal:celebmegastar
   • 3. an inscription, especially on a coin or medal. Similar captioninscriptiondedicationmottoslogandeviceheadingheadtitlewordingsubtitlesubheadingrubriccolophon
   • ▪ a caption: "a picture of a tiger with the legend ‘Go ahead make my day’"
   • ▪ the wording on a map or diagram explaining the symbols used: "see legend to Fig. 1" Similar explanationkeycodeciphertable of symbolsguideglossary

   adjective

   • 1. very well known: "his speed and ferocity in attack were legend"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘story of a saint's life’): from Old French legende, from medieval Latin legenda ‘things to be read’, from Latin legere ‘read’. legend (sense 1 of the noun) dates from the early 17th century.

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   What is the difference between a myth and a legend?

   • Legends are sometimes distinguished from myths in that they concern human beings as the main characters and do not necessarily have supernatural origins, and sometimes in that they have some sort of historical basis whereas myths generally do not. The Brothers Grimm defined legend as " folktale historically grounded".

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   What makes a story a legend?

   • Actions are presented as if they have taken place within human history. For its audiences, a legend has to include happenings that are not outside the realm of possibility, but it may include miracles. Change has certainly occurred in legends over time, giving them a freshness, vitality, and a realistic taste.

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   What is an urban legend?

   • Conversely, an urban legend is a fictional story in popular culture that is known to be false, for example; a rumor passed on year after year to each new group of freshmen about an old janitor who used to murder students at the local high school.

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   What does legend mean?

   • legend, traditional story or group of stories told about a particular person or place. Formerly the term legend meant a tale about a saint.

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3. www.britannica.com › art › legend-literatureLegend | Definition, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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   A legend is a genre of folklore that consists of a narrative featuring human actions, believed or perceived to have taken place in human history. Narratives in this genre may demonstrate human values, and possess certain qualities that give the tale verisimilitude. Legend, for its active and passive participants, may include miracles.

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   A legend is a story about human events or actions that has not been proved nor documented in real history. Learn how legends are created, changed, and used in literature and culture with examples from King Arthur and Dracula.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLEGEND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LEGEND definition: 1. a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that…. Learn more.

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   A legend is a story coming down from the past, especially one popularly regarded as historical although not verifiable. Learn more about the etymology, synonyms, examples, and related phrases of legend from Merriam-Webster.

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    A legend is a larger-than-life story that gets passed down from one generation to the next — like the legends of Beowulf, Robin Hood, or even Big Foot. Legend comes from the Latin legere, "to read."

11. literarydevices.net › legendLegend - Examples and Definition - Literary Devices

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    A legend is a story about a person or an event that is based on facts but not completely true. Learn the difference between a legend and a myth, and see examples of legends from literature and history.