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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Noun
  • The alligator's name is Fáfnir after Norse mythology.
    Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Despite the recent popularity of Labubu dolls, the critters — according to POP MART's official website, which sells Labubu and other blind box toys — originated in 2015 thanks to artist Kasing Lung, who created a trio of picture books inspired by Nordic mythology.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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  • In West Virginia, the mountains are rich with folklore and dotted with sites time has left behind.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
  • The film, an epic fantasy inspired by Congolese folklore, hails from N LITE, producer-distributor powerhouse GKIDS (Boy and the Heron), Viola Davis and Julius Tennon’s JuVee Productions and legendary anime producer Masao Maruyama (Tokyo Godfathers).
    Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • Beans are often associated with South America, the Dutch have popularized the instant coffee brands Americans have become most familiar with and café culture centers on Italian espresso traditions.
    Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Nashville gets 'Showgirl' mural It's become a Nashville tradition for Taylor Swift album drops.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • Florida’s Dallas Wilson, in real time, cemented himself in college football lore.
    Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
  • All the while, guests learn the lore of the buildings and even attempt to communicate with the spirits that haunt them.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • Ed has covered pop music for The Republic since 2007, reviewing festivals and concerts, interviewing legends, covering the local scene and more.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Oct. 2025
  • And believe us, these legends truly live up to the hype.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025

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“Legendry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legendry. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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