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legendTraditional story or group of stories told about a particular person or place. Formerly the term referred to 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. They are handed down from the past and are popularly regarded as historical though they are not entirely verifiable. legend Christian religion a. a story of the life of a saint b. a collection of such stories |
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A rich legendary history has gained the anemone many names and attributes. A rich legendary history has gained the anemone many names and attributes. HOPE DIAMOND: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem RICHARD KURIN |
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