What Is a Legend?

What Is a Legend?
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Publisher : Britannica Educational Publishing
Total Pages : 34
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ISBN-10 : 9781622752065
ISBN-13 : 1622752066
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Book Synopsis What Is a Legend? by : Robyn Hardyman

Download or read book What Is a Legend? written by Robyn Hardyman and published by Britannica Educational Publishing. This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Legends are riveting tales that are based on real events, but exaggerated so that they are not completely true. In this book, readers will learn the most important aspects of what defines a legend, as well as how to tell fact from fiction in these semi-historical tales. Famous legends, such as those of Robin Hood and El Dorado, are presented in abridged versions that help anybody identify what various legends have in common and what is unique to the culture where the tale originated. Well-known classics are paired up with legends from various other cultures, including the Native American tribes of the Americas, encouraging readers to open their minds to stories from all around the globe.


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Legends are riveting tales that are based on real events, but exaggerated so that they are not completely true. In this book, readers will learn the most import