Sentences with phrase «popular legend»

The phrase "popular legend" refers to a story or belief that is widely known and accepted by many people, but may not be proven to be entirely true or accurate. Full definition
Eissfeldt, in 1922, proposed the symbol L (for «lay» source) for that strand of J dealing with popular legends and myths and reflecting a more primitive social and theological background.
According to popular legend surrounding the prayer, its second half also replicates the joyous cries of villagers who witnessed Mary's assumption into heaven.
It is not impossible that these incidents took place as recorded; it is equally possible that the stories are popular legends typifying the fervent Messianic hope of Judaism at the time of Jesus» birth and the fact that there were devout souls in Israel who found in him the answer to their hopes.
Although no evidence supports popular legends that the animals howl at the moon or are ferocious lion killers, that does not mean they aren't intimidating.
Even the sympathetic therapist Dr Kamal Abdic (Edgar Ramirez), whom both Megan and Rachel end up seeing, turns out to be a man, in the end, rather than the dreamy support that a therapist should be, in popular legend at least.
Those familiar with Lu's wildly popular Legend series will recognize the author's propensity to include multiple perspectives, and here those viewpoints include other members of the Young Elites and their rebel leader, as well as the queen's Inquisitor, who is hunting them all.
While poinsettia is not deadly as popular legend would have it, it could still cause an upset stomach if consumed.
A very popular legend concerning the origin of Maine Coon cats, revolves around Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution.
The character, who was once a normal student at Sakurazaki Academy until he became caught up in the Super Popular Legend, is joined by his angel companion, Patako.
One popular legend is that the lights are the lantern of a faithful slave searching for his lost master.
After an introduction, Mark recounts what is doubtless a popular legend about John's death.
Juan Ponce de Leon is often associated with the popular legend of being the explorer who searched for the fountain of youth to reverse aging.
Launching on March 25, Hyrule Warriors Legends is a 3DS re-release of the popular The Legend of Zelda spin - off, which is a mash - up with Tecmo Koei's Musou or Warriors franchise.
History and Facts: Named after the region formerly known as Yugoslavia, popular legend has it that this breed was originally from Egypt and was later brought to Europe by the Phoenicians around 1000 B.C..
According to a popular legend, Yale students in New Haven, Conn., created a game by tossing and catching the empty pie plates.
According to popular legend, the Menehune built this natural wonder in just one night.
According to popular legend, this beach received its name in 1770 from Captain Cook when he crossed the headland and saw an assembled tribe of aboriginal people.
From The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, the latest addition to the popular The Legend of Zelda series comes a Nendoroid of the main character, Link!
For years now we've been enjoying manga adaptations of the popular Legend of Zelda series thanks to Akira Himekawa, a pair of talented manga artists who work under a singular pen name.
The concert is a video gaming spectacular featuring live orchestral performances of theme music from the popular Legend of Zelda series.
The main event is called «Varnishing Day», the day that, according to popular legend, artists would come to add a final coat of varnish to their paintings (compare: vernissage).
Honest Abe, as is popular legend, grew up on the frontier in a log cabin and so spent time working manual labor jobs.
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