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Legends
- a tradition or story handed down from earlier times
- a type of folk tale
- a mix of fact and fiction
- any fictitious tale concerning a real person, event, or
place
- Originally, the term denoted a story about a saint which
was read aloud during the services of the early Christian church.
- A legend is a story that is supposed to be historical, but
without proof.
- Real historical people like King Richard are legends
because of the many stories that have been created about them.
- Legend also refers to anything that inspires lots of
stories. The story is handed down from earlier times, but will continue to
change with time.
Some famous legends
Atlantis
King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table
El Dorado and the Fountain of Youth
Robin Hood
William Tell
Beowulf
Paul Revere's Ride
The Trojan Horse
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