Form both hands into flattened "O" shapes, where your fingers are pinched against your thumbs. Start with your hands near your dominant shoulder, with your dominant hand slightly higher and closer to your body. Move both hands forward and downward in a series of small, bouncing arcs. This motion looks like you are physically passing an object down through time.
To sign this, you would establish the hidden treasure first, then use the sign for "LEGEND" to show that the story has been passed down over many years, followed by the sign for "OLD."
Sign "CULTURE", then use a sweeping motion for "ALL" or "EVERY," and finish with the "LEGEND" sign. The bouncing forward motion perfectly captures stories handed down through generations.
Start by signing "MY GRANDMOTHER," then "TELL-ME." Follow this with the sign for "BEAUTIFUL," and finally use the "LEGEND" sign to indicate the traditional story she shared.
To sign this, you would establish the hidden treasure first, then use the sign for "LEGEND" to show that the story has been passed down over many years, followed by the sign for "OLD."
Sign "CULTURE", then use a sweeping motion for "ALL" or "EVERY," and finish with the "LEGEND" sign. The bouncing forward motion perfectly captures stories handed down through generations.
Start by signing "MY GRANDMOTHER," then "TELL-ME." Follow this with the sign for "BEAUTIFUL," and finally use the "LEGEND" sign to indicate the traditional story she shared.
Not exactly. This specific sign refers to a traditional story, myth, or heritage passed down through time. If you want to call an athlete or musician a 'legend,' it is more conceptually accurate to use signs like 'FAMOUS,' 'EXPERT,' or 'TOP.'
Yes, it is! In ASL, the concepts of 'legend,' 'tradition,' 'heritage,' and 'passed down' share this same sign. The specific English translation depends heavily on the context of your conversation.
Generally, you should make two or three distinct bouncing arcs as your hands move forward and down. This repetition emphasizes the continuous passage of time and multiple generations sharing the story.
