Hippolyte Delehaye distinguished legend from myth: "The legend, on the other hand, has, of necessity, some historical or topographical connection. It refers imaginary events to some real personage, or it …

A legend is a story associated with a people or a nation; it is usu. concerned with a real person, place, or event and is popularly believed to have some basis in fact: the legend of King Arthur.

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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Nov 29, 2024 · A legend traditionally refers to a story passed down through generations, often containing elements of historical truth mixed with extraordinary or supernatural features.

The meaning of LEGEND is a story coming down from the past; especially : one popularly regarded as historical although not verifiable. How to use legend in a sentence.

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."

Definition of legend noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

John Legend has garnered 12 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award and three Emmy Awards, among others. John is one of only nineteen people in the …

5 days ago · Noun legend (countable and uncountable, plural legends) The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend).

John Legend has garnered 12 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award and three Emmy Awards, among others. John is one of only nineteen people in the …

5 days ago · Noun legend (countable and uncountable, plural legends) The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend).

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