Word: legendizing
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...Helena, the fallen master predicted that his hated internment by Britain would only enhance his myth. "If it hadn't been for the crucifixion," Napoleon reasoned, "Jesus would not have become a god." It was a truly Napoleonic comparison, but contained a kernel of truth: the Napoleonic legend is enjoying something of a resurrection these days in France...
...glory. Modern French world-beaters - from former business tycoon Jean-Marie Messier to the champion national football team - have suffered spectacular crashes. Napoleon did too, of course, but the new renditions of his life focus on his victories. "The events surrounding Napoleon's downfall and eventual death ensured his legend would only grow," comments de Caunes, whose film focuses on the St. Helena exile. "But even before that, he was a larger-than-life figure, and the driving force behind France's last period of dominance and splendor...
...Napoleon is more than just the stuff of legend. His accomplishments remain alive in France today. Though some say his control of the press, repression of opponents and creation of a secret police make Napoleon the godfather of totalitarianism, his record also includes founding the legal code, central bank, public administration, and higher education system on which the French still rely. Similarly, Napoleon also established France's Legion of Honor - then named himself to it almost immediately...
Professionally, she has danced and choreographed in New York, where she taught modern dance legend Jose Limon...
Jason Lurie has a website. “Chez Jason,” to be exact. There is a pop-up box that boasts, “Jason kicks ass,” and a section entitled “Jason Lurie: Man, Myth, Legend.” In person, the legend is slightly disheveled but still kicking ass. Or at least talking about...