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  1. 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 ...

  2. 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.

  3. Legend is a 2015 biographical crime thriller film written and directed by American director Brian Helgeland. It is adapted from John Pearson 's book The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins , [7] [8] which deals with their career and the relationship that bound them together, and follows their gruesome career to life ...

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LegendLegend - Wikipedia

    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.

  5. 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."

  6. legend. noun. /ˈledʒənd/. /ˈledʒənd/. [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.

  7. LEGEND meaning: 1 : a story from the past that is believed by many people but cannot be proved to be true; 2 : a famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well.

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