What elements make a legend different from a regular story

A legend is a story about people or events which have been written down in history. Historical facts give the legend an element of truth and make it more interesting. A legend can impart a lesson or moral to the listeners. A story, on the other hand, can be made up about imaginary people, fictional circumstances and events told for entertainment. A story can be a depiction of a journey. We follow the characters of the story as they travel on their journey.