She is 'a legend in her own time'. = She is 'a living legend'. [=she has become a legend while still living]
I don't believe the 'legends' I've heard about this forest.
The gravestone bears the 'legend' “Rest in Peace.”
(..) Open your eyes. No single cup. No chalice. Well, that's a bit strange, isn't it? Considering both the Bible and standard Grail legend... ...celebrate this moment as the definitive arrival of the Holy Grail. Now, Robert, you could be of help to us. If you'd be so kind as to show us the (..)2006 The Da Vinci Code
(..) draws to a close. -Bishop, we need to stay on message. -That will be all, Michael, thank you. Aringarosa. Silas has succeeded. The legend is true. It hides beneath the Rose. My part of our bargain is nearly fulfilled. I meet the council in an hour. I will have your money tonight, (..)2006 The Da Vinci Code