Definition: An unrealistic story depicting past events.

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! That dictionary definition – "an unrealistic story depicting past events" – it gets us halfway there, you see. But “legends” is a little more than just a tale that isn't true, completely free! Think of it like this: legends aren't facts , not things we can prove with dates and maps, you know? They’re stories passed down through generations, whispered around campfires low. Legends are about belief and meaning . They often tell us something important about a culture, a people's values or how they saw the world. Let’s break it down with a little rhyme: “A legend starts with a kernel of truth, Perhaps an event from early youth. But over time, embellished and grand, It grows into a story, close at hand.” So, legends might be based on real people or happenings – maybe a brave warrior's deed - but they’ve been shaped by storytelling. Details get added, exaggerations grow, until the tale becomes something larger than life, a bit fantastical, perhaps even magical. Think of King Arthur and his knights, or Robin Hood stealing from the rich! Their stories are legends – filled with bravery, justice, and magic, but they’re not strictly historical accounts. Does that make more sense? Do you have any questions about what makes a story a legend, rather than just a simple fable or myth?