A legend can refer to a celebrity or a literary genre that falls between myth, tall tales, and history. Legends focus on individuals and their achievements, unlike myths that explain natural phenomena. Heroes of legend are either fictional or real people whose exploits have been exaggerated. Examples of legends include King Arthur, Robin Hood, and […]
The Grail legend includes stories of the Holy Grail, with different traditions describing it as a stone or cup with the power to provide nourishment or eternal life. The hero who seeks the Grail changes in later accounts, with Galahad becoming the virgin son of Lancelot and Elaine. Thomas Mallory’s Le Morte D’Arthur is the […]
