Are all legends fake

Answer 1

About the only thing I can say about legends is that most take something--an event, a person, an item--and embellish it into a story that tries to capture our belief. So, they aren't entirely fake or entirely true. Tall tales are one sort of legend. Pecos Bill's cows on a hill, each cow with two short and two long legs, for instance, always makes me look when I see cattle on a hill. Robin Hood, King Arthur and other heroes enlarge the times that they "lived" in so that we understand the history better...and it is arguable as to whether and when they lived. In these times, we have "urban legends" of alligators in our sewers, clerks who can use our last swipe of a debit card to pay for something they want and so on. People do enjoy and learn from stories.

Answer 2

Legends are often based on a kernel of truth or a real event that has been exaggerated over time. While some legends may be entirely fictional, others may have roots in historical events or cultural beliefs. Ultimately, the truth behind legends can vary depending on the specific story in question.