as in mythology
the body of customs, beliefs, stories, and sayings associated with a people, thing, or place
although the historic King Arthur lived in the sixth century, most of the legendry regarding him and the Knights of the Round Table is set in the far more romantic age of medieval chivalry
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The fries entered true-crime legendry during the 2016 trial of Cindy Kaye Henderson Reese.
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Located along the rugged Helgeland coastline in Northern Norway, the Seven Sisters are not only admired for their natural beauty but are also steeped in mythology.David Nikel, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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In Norse mythology, two ravens, Huginn and Muninn, serve as spies to the god Odin, whispering to him the news of the world.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
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Thankfully, much of that folklore and leech-keeping has given way to modern forecasting algorithms, radar, and satellite imagery over time—but not everyone is willing to leave the old methods behind.Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 7 Nov. 2024
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Their aim in collecting such folklore—alongside the fairy tales, the Grimms published legends, songs, myths—was to create a cohesive national identity for German speakers.Jennifer Wilson, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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There's a reason this flavor has been a long-standing Christmas tradition.Jeanne Lyons Davis, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
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Some trading posts were operated by families, and at least one maintained the tradition.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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In a city full of crime history lore, smaller stories can sometimes get lost among the bigger ones, and this typically happens at the expense of the victims and families affected by the crime.Jennifer Stavros, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
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Now, the slasher subgenre is an instantly recognizable part of film lore.Sydney Bishop, CNN, 31 Oct. 2024
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The 1mm of key travel is a little shallow, but the typing experience is solid, with good feedback and easy-to-read key legends, as well as effective key backlighting.Brian Westover, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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As attendees reveled in intimate panel discussions with industry legends and musical icons, the DoorDash activation in the Fillmore’s bustling main lobby became a dazzling highlight of the event, with surprise appearances from Danny Ocean and Maria Becerra to cap off the last day.Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Legendry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legendry. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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