Traditional story (6)

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legend

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(Other definitions for legend that I've seen before include "Myth or map symbol" , "Caption; very well known" , "Tale of folklore" , "Narrative passed down" , "eg Robin Hood" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph and The Irish Times.

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