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What are some examples of legends?

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Examples of legends include: the story of young George Washington confessing to chopping down a cherry tree; the story of the Swiss hero William Tell; and a popular tale associating with Dick Whittington, whose only inheritance is a cat and was thrice lord mayor of London in the early 15th century.