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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.
noun. a nonhistorical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical. Antonyms: fact. the body of stories of this kind, especially as they relate to a particular people, group, or clan: the winning of the West in American legend.
legend, traditional story or group of stories told about a particular person or place. Formerly the term legend meant a tale about a saint. Legends resemble folktales in content; they may include supernatural beings, elements of mythology, or explanations of natural phenomena, but they are associated with a particular locality or person and are ...
Apr 18, 1986 · Legend: Directed by Ridley Scott. With Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent. A young man must stop the Lord of Darkness from destroying daylight and marrying the woman he loves.
Definitions of legend. noun. a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events. synonyms: fable. see more. noun. brief description accompanying an illustration. synonyms: caption. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ˈlɛdʒənd/ UK. /ˈlɛdʒənd/ Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Legend."
[countable, uncountable] a story from ancient times about people and events, that may or may not be true; this type of story synonym myth. The film is based on the legend of Robin Hood. the heroes of Greek legend. Legend has it that the lake was formed by the tears of a god. compare urban myth. Culture Arthurian legend. Extra Examples.
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. Legends ...
