Korkmaz, G. Ezgi2016-02-082016-02-0820031300-3984http://hdl.handle.net/11693/24376In this study, the traditional definition of legend and its characteristics are compared with that of city legends, moving from three legends about the Great Architect Sinan that are told in the city. It is also examined that under which circumstances and why these legends have emerged in the city as well as their functions in the city life.TurkishCityFolkloreGreat Architect SinanLegendModernArticle