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Definition: A traditional historical tale (or collection of related tales) popularly regarded as true but usually containing a mixture of fact and fiction.
Alternate Spellings: ledgend, legand, ledgen
Examples: The legend of King Arthur is largely fictional, though historians say some aspects of the stories are based in fact.
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Legends/Legendary in the pokemon world was adopted by people for the pokemon demi gods because not everyone would probably want to call animal gods and yada yada.
Legendary doesn't mean GOD. Legendary doesn't mean POKE GOD.
And while Arcanine might have possibly been a legendary DID YOU NOT READ IT'S ENTRIES. LET ME SHOW THEM AGAIN.
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Red/Blue Leaf Green A Pokémon that has been admired since the past for its beauty. It runs agilely, as if on wings.
Yellow A legendary Pokémon in China. Many people are charmed by its grace and beauty while running.
Fire Red A Pokémon that is described in Chinese legends. It is said to race at an unbelievable speed.
Gold This legendary Chinese Pokémon is considered magnificent. Many people are enchanted by its grand mane.
Silver Its magnificent bark conveys a sense of majesty. Anyone hearing it but cant grovel before it.
Crystal An ancient picture scroll shows that people were attracted to its movement as it ran through prairies.
Ruby/Sapphire Arcanine is known for its high speed. It is said to be capable of running over 6,200 miles in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within this Pokémon's body is its source of power.
Emerald This fleet-footed Pokémon is said to run over 6,200 miles in a single day and night. The fire that blazes wildly within its body is its source of power.
Diamond/Pearl Its proud and regal appearance has captured the hearts of people since long ago.
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THAT'S WHY IT'S SPECIES IS LEGENDARY: PEOPLE MADE LEGENDS ABOUT IT
Now please. Actually READ and TAKE IN what I wrote.