Sentence examples for On legend from inspiring English sources

For example, although Nicolai Rubinstein acknowledged that Villani's chronicles were much more matured and developed than earlier ones, Villani still relied on legend and hearsay to account for the origins of cities such as Fiesole.

The genesis story of the Avanti borders on legend.

Even folk practices, based on legend, were policed and suppressed.

Live art and performance art thrive on legend and hearsay.

Zoologists in the 1500s carved woodblocks of sea monkeys based purely on legend.

It was in Barter Books that the Keep Calm and Carry On legend was born.

No one takes on a legend".

She knew they were going to carry on her legend.

The Nationals' efforts to dissuade Phillies fans took on urban legend status in Philadelphia.

Gilliam again drew on Arthurian legend for The Fisher King (1991), starring Robin Williams, Jeff Bridges, and Mercedes Ruehl in an Academy Award-winning performance.

Thus for a long time even learned men relied on legends for knowledge of Gerbert.