noun

legend

Translation

legend, myth, key

The legend of King Arthur is famous.

He is a living legend in the music world.

Check the legend to understand the map.

a legend of/about ((sb./sth.)) a traditional story about a person or place The legend of Troy is a classic story.

a legend in ((a field)) a very famous person in a specific area She is a legend in the fashion industry.

Synonyms: myth, fable, tale, icon

From Latin 'legenda' meaning 'things to be read', originally referring to stories of saints.

Think of a 'legend' as a story so important it must be 'read' (from Latin 'legere') by everyone.