Non historical story handed down by tradition (6)

I believe the answer is:

legend

(Other definitions for legend that I've seen before include "Roger Federer, for example" , "Tale of folklore" , "Tale; caption" , "One always remembered" , "Fabulous tale" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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