ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -A legend (/ˈlejənd/) is a story about human events or actions that has not been proved nor documented in real history. Legends are retold as if they are real events and were believed to be historical accounts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Myths are stories that are based on tradition. Some may have factual origins, while others are completely fictional. But myths are more than mere stories and they serve a more profound purpose in ancient and modern cultures. Myths are sacred tales that explain the world and man’s experience.

Detailed explanation-3: -Myths, legends, fables and folktales are types of stories originally passed by word-of-mouth, but are now found in writing. They vary in their subject matter, from explaining the natural world and delivering life lessons, to exaggerated events and people grounded in history.

Detailed explanation-4: -A common contemporary myth is that a cat crossing the road in front of you brings bad luck. This is a myth, as it not based on any solid evidence. Stories of heroes like Robin Hood and King Arthur are related to a certian time period and hence they are legends.