Legend (disambiguation)
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A legend
is a historical narrative, a symbolic representation of folk belief.
Legend may also refer to:
Legend
A legend is a narrative of human actions that are perceived both by teller and listeners to take place within human history and to possess certain qualities that give the tale verisimilitude...
is a historical narrative, a symbolic representation of folk belief.
Legend may also refer to:
Narrative
- Urban legendUrban legendAn urban legend, urban myth, urban tale, or contemporary legend, is a form of modern folklore consisting of stories that may or may not have been believed by their tellers to be true...
, a widely repeated story of dubious truth - Legend (espionage), a cover story used in espionage detailing a fictitious identity
Books, film and theatre
- Legend (film)Legend (film)Legend is a 1985 fantasy film released by Universal Pictures, directed by Ridley Scott and starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and Tim Curry. Though not a very notable success when first released, it received a single Academy Award nomination for Best Makeup, and since its initial release, has developed...
, a 1985 fantasy film starring Tom Cruise and Tim Curry - Legend (novel)Legend (novel)Legend, published in 1984, is the first and most famous novel of British fantasy writer David Gemmell. It established him as a major fantasy novelist and created the character of Druss, who would appear in several subsequent books. It was also the first novel to be published in what later became...
, a fantasy novel by David Gemmell - Legend (comic imprint), a comic book brand name
- Legend (TV Series)Legend (TV series)Legend was a science fiction Western television show that ran on UPN from April 18, 1995 until August 22, 1995, with one final re-airing of the pilot on July 3, 1996. It was Richard Dean Anderson's first major role after the successful MacGyver series, and also starred John de Lancie, best known...
, a science fiction Western television show - The Legend (TV series)The Legend (TV series)Legend is a South Korean TV series created by Kimjonghak Production that aired on MBC.The story is loosely based on the legend of Dangun and Gwanggaeto the Great of Goguryeo. The story also adds mythical elements of the Four Symbols depicted in fantasy form as the four guardians who serve the...
, alternative title of 2007 Korean TV serial The Story of the First King's Four Gods - Legend (play)Legend (play)Legend is a play by Samuel A. Taylor. The Broadway production was directed by Robert Drivas and starred Elizabeth Ashley, F. Murray Abraham, and George Dzundza...
, a 1976 Broadway play by Samuel A. Taylor - Legend Books, an imprint of Random House
- ZGMF-X666S Legend Gundam, a fictional weapon from Gundam anime series
- Tolkien's legendariumTolkien's legendariumThe phrase Tolkien's legendarium is used in the literary discipline of Tolkien studiesto refer to the part of J. R. R. Tolkien's high fantasy fiction being concerned with his Elven legends; that is, historic events that have become legendary from the perspective of the characters of The Lord of the...
, many of the writings of J R R Tolkien - I Am Legend (novel), a 1954 science fiction/horror novel by American writer Richard Matheson
- I Am Legend (film)I Am Legend (film)I Am Legend is a 2007 post-apocalyptic science fiction film directed by Francis Lawrence and starring Will Smith. It is the third feature film adaptation of Richard Matheson's 1954 novel of the same name, following 1964's The Last Man on Earth and 1971's The Omega Man. Smith plays virologist Robert...
, film of Matheson's novel, starring Will Smith
Albums and songs
- Legend (Bob Marley & The Wailers album)
- Lennon Legend, a posthumous album of greatest hits of John Lennon
- Legend (Robin of Sherwood soundtrack), by Irish group Clannad
- Legend (Tangerine Dream soundtrack)Legend (Tangerine Dream soundtrack)-Personnel:* Edgar Froese* Christopher Franke* Johannes Schmoelling* Bryan Ferry— "Is Your Love Strong Enough?"* Jon Anderson— vocal version of "Loved by the Sun"...
, the soundtrack to the 1985 film - Legend (Henry Cow album)
- Legend (Legend Seven album)Legend (Legend Seven album)Legend is the debut album of the Christian rock band of the same name. After this recording, the band changed the name to Legend Seven when they became aware of another band with the same name...
- Legend (Skynyrd album)Legend (Skynyrd album)Legend was an album by American Southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, which contained previously unreleased demos from the albums before the 1977 plane crash...
, by rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd - Legend (Poco album)Legend (Poco album)Legend is the 13th album by the Country rock band Poco, released in 1978.After ABC Records cancelled the release of Poco's planned 13th album The Last Roundup. the three remaining members of the band agreed to take a break. Rusty Young and Paul Cotton formed a new group called the Cotton-Young...
- Legend (House of Pain EP)
- Legend (Abigail Williams EP)Legend (Abigail Williams EP)*"Like Carrion Birds", "The Conqueror Wyrm", and "Watchtower" were on the band's demo, titled "Swollen Disgust", "Melquiades ", and "Watchtower", respectively.*"Watchtower" was also remixed and released as a downloadable single....
- Legend, by rockabilly band Legend, fronted by Mickey JuppMickey JuppMichael 'Mickey' Jupp is an English musician and songwriter, mainly associated with the Southend music scene....
- "Legend" (song), a song by Mika Nakashima
Bands and labels
- Legend (band)Legend (band)Legend were a heavy metal band, formed 1980 in Jersey. The band did not enjoy the success of other New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands such as Iron Maiden or Def Leppard, and their first recordings are produced in a local Jersey studio....
, a heavy metal band from the Channel Islands, UK - Legend (Shadows tribute band)Legend (Shadows tribute band)Legend are a Shadows tribute band, formed from members of the East Yorks. Shadows Guitar Club, who specialise in playing tracks from the "Burns era" of The Shadows Legend are a Shadows tribute band, formed from members of the East Yorks. Shadows Guitar Club, who specialise in playing tracks from...
, an English band - Legend Recordings, a record label
- Legend, original name of Christian rock band Legend SevenLegend SevenLegend Seven was a Christian hard rock band formed in the early 1990s by three former members of Ruscha, another Christian band from the 1980s....
- Legend, a rockabilly band fronted by Mickey JuppMickey JuppMichael 'Mickey' Jupp is an English musician and songwriter, mainly associated with the Southend music scene....
Games
- Burnout LegendsBurnout LegendsBurnout Legends is a game in the popular Burnout franchise, specifically released for the PlayStation Portable on September 13, 2005, and the Nintendo DS on November 29, 2005. The game features many of the tracks and gameplay modes from the first three Burnout games, but repackaged for the handheld...
, a Burnout video game - Tomb Raider: Legend, a 2006 computer and video game
- Legend (1992 computer game)Legend (1992 video game)Legend, also known as The Four Crystals of Trazere in the United States, is an isometric fantasy role-playing game released in 1992 for the PC, Amiga, and Atari ST. It was developed by Pete James and Anthony Taglione for the then UK-based Mindscape, and published by The Software Toolworks...
, for the PC and Amiga - Legend (1994 video game), for the Super Nintendo
- Legend (1998 video game), for the Sony PlayStation
- Legendary (video game)Legendary (video game)Legendary is a first-person shooter video game developed by Spark Unlimited and published in the United States by Gamecock Media Group and in the United Kingdom by Atari....
, a 2008 video game - Legend (Magic: The Gathering)Legend (Magic: The Gathering)In the Magic: The Gathering trading card game, a Legendary card or Legend is a card that represents a unique individual or thing with a specific name, rather than the generic, unnamed things that most cards represent...
, cards used in the game Magic: The Gathering - Legends (PBM)Legends (PBM)Legends is an award-winning computer moderated play-by-mail fantasy strategy game. Legends was created in 1986 by Jim Landes from his previous game, Epic. The original system had three paper manuals and operated by print-based turn-sheets via snail mail...
, a play-by-mail fantasy game - Legends of WrestlingLegends of WrestlingLegends of Wrestling is a professional wrestling video game based on the greatest wrestlers of all time, from WWF/WWE, NWA, WCW, ECW and various independent promotions. It was developed and produced by Acclaim. It was released in for the PlayStation 2, then in for the Nintendo GameCube and Xbox...
- Legends of Wrestling IILegends of Wrestling IILegends of Wrestling II is the sequel to the professional wrestling video game Legends of Wrestling. It was published by Acclaim Entertainment and released on November 26, 2002 for both the PlayStation 2 and Nintendo GameCube. It was then released later for the Xbox on December 5, 2002...
- Showdown: Legends of WrestlingShowdown: Legends of WrestlingShowdown: Legends of Wrestling is the third part of the Legends of Wrestling video game series developed by Acclaim Entertainment for the Xbox and PlayStation 2...
- The Legend of ZeldaThe Legend of ZeldaThe Legend of Zelda, originally released as in Japan, is a video game developed and published by Nintendo, and designed by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka. Set in the fantasy land of Hyrule, the plot centers on a boy named Link, the playable protagonist, who aims to collect the eight fragments...
, a series of Nintendo video games- The Legend of Zelda (video game), a 1986 Nintendo video game
- Worlds of Legend: Son of the Empire, sequel to Legend (1992 computer game)Legend (1992 video game)Legend, also known as The Four Crystals of Trazere in the United States, is an isometric fantasy role-playing game released in 1992 for the PC, Amiga, and Atari ST. It was developed by Pete James and Anthony Taglione for the then UK-based Mindscape, and published by The Software Toolworks...
Cars
- Legends car racing, a 1930s and 1940s car body style used in car racing (INEX)
- Honda LegendHonda LegendThe Honda Legend is a mid-size luxury car made by the Japanese automaker Honda. It was the result of Project XX, a joint agreement started in November 1981 with the Austin Rover Group of Great Britain and was mechanically related to the Rover 800 series....
, a Honda car model now marketed as Acura RL - Acura LegendAcura LegendThe Acura Legend, sold as the Honda Legend outside the U.S., Canada, and parts of China, was a luxury vehicle sold from 1986 to 1995 as both a sedan and coupe. It was the first flagship sedan sold under the Acura nameplate, until being renamed in 1996 as the Acura 3.5RL. The 3.5RL was North...
, another car marketed as Honda Legend outside North America - Mahindra LegendMahindra LegendThe Mahindra Legend is a limited edition four wheel drive vehicle based on Mahindra MM series jeeps built for the Indian Army. Only 60 examples will be built and owners will be chosen through invitation. The Legend is manufactured to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Indian automotive...
, a four-wheel-drive vehicle
Boats
- Legend, brand name used in Europe by American boat manufacturer Hunter MarineHunter MarineHunter Marine Corporation is a U.S.-based sailboat builder and a subsidiary of Luhrs Marine Group, which also produces Silverton, Mainship, and Luhrs brands of powerboats.-History:...
- Carnival LegendCarnival LegendCarnival Legend is a Spirit class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Lines. It was built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards which was a subsidiary of Kvaerner, in Helsinki, Finland. It was launched on December 17, 2001, and delivered to Carnival on 14 August 2002.Carnival Legend currently offers a 7-day...
, a Spirit class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line
People
- "The Legend!", name used by the journalist Everett TrueEverett TrueFor the cartoon character, see The Outbursts of Everett True.Everett True is a British music journalist, who grew up in Chelmsford, Essex...
- John LegendJohn LegendJohn Roger Stephens , better known by his stage name John Legend, is an American singer, musician, and actor. He is the recipient of nine Grammy Awards, and in 2007, he received the special Starlight award from the Songwriters Hall of Fame.Prior to the release of his debut album, Stephens' career...
(b. 1978), a musician
Other
- Legend (map), a guide to a map's symbology
- Legend (chart), a guide to colours and symbols used in a data chart, graph, plot or diagram
- Legend EntertainmentLegend EntertainmentLegend Entertainment was an American developer of computer games, best known for their complex, distinctive adventure titles throughout the 1990s....
, a former American computer game developer - The HTMLHTMLHyperText Markup Language is the predominant markup language for web pages. HTML elements are the basic building-blocks of webpages....
element <LEGEND> which is used in a GUI environment to create a frame around other elements - Legend Group Ltd., the former name of the Lenovo GroupLenovo GroupLenovo Group Limited is a Chinese multinational personal technology company that develops, manufactures and markets desktop and notebook computers, workstations, servers, storage drives, IT management software, and other related products and services. Lenovo was incorporated in Hong Kong in 1988...
, a computer manufacturer - LEGEND, a brand of fur of the American Legend CooperativeAmerican Legend CooperativeThe American Legend Cooperative is an agricultural marketing cooperative of mink fur farmers in the United States and Canada, best known for its "Blackglama" and "American Legend", brands of fur....
- Legend, a software package produced by Sage Software
- Legend, a short inscription on a coin, medal or similar object
- HTC LegendHTC LegendThe HTC Legend is a phone manufactured by HTC Corporation in Taiwan for the Android platform. It was unveiled by HTC during the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on 16 February 2010 and went on sale on 31 March 2010....
, a smartphone by the HTC Corporation
See also
- Legendary (disambiguation)
- Legends (disambiguation)
- The Legend (disambiguation)