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'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' is a work of fiction written by Washington Irving in 1820. It is a classic American short story that tells the tale of the Headless Horseman and Ichabod Crane in the town of Sleepy Hollow.
No. There's no such thing as headless people.AnswerJust because there is no such thing as headless people, does not set it back from being a real legend. A legend does not have to be true, in fact they almost never are. The definition of a legend is, "A story about a mythical or supernatural being". So, that would mean The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a "real" legend.
most likely fiction: a myth or a legend
No, a legend is a story that either did not occur or cannot be proved to have occurred. Sometimes legends have some basis in fact, but the details have been enhanced beyond reality to such an extent that the 'legend' is more fiction than non-fiction
No, that is why it is referred to as a legend, it is fictitious. The Headless Horseman is not a fictional ghost character from The legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving. Many legends are based on some small fact and become part of folklore. The "Headless Horseman" is real so to speak but may have been based on a Dullahan from Irish mythology, although in these they use a human spine in place of a sword and are sometimes seen with wagons.
A legend is a traditional historical tale (or collection of related tales) popularly regarded as true but usually containing a mixture of fact and fiction.
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is mainly a conflict between the protagonist, Ichabod Crane, and Brom Bones for the affection of Katrina Van Tassel. Additionally, there is a supernatural conflict between Ichabod and the Headless Horseman, adding an element of mystery and horror to the story.
The antonym of legend is 'Fact'.
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I think you mean Bloody Mary and the legend that if you say her name three times at night while looking in a mirror she will appear. This is fiction not fact.
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Excalibur is a legendary sword from Arthurian legend, so it is considered a work of fiction. It was said to be wielded by King Arthur and had magical properties, such as only being able to be pulled from a stone by the rightful king of Britain.