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.”
(..) when have I ever made that noise? Master Ox! Master! The ferocious Master Croc! And Master Storming Ox. I can't believe we're rescuing actual legends of kung fu. We're gonna free you from those bonds of injustice. No problem. Gotta be a key around here. No, they wouldn't leave a key around here. (..)2011 Kung Fu Panda 2