What does "According to legend" mean?

as the story says

Synonym: as the story goes, traditionally Opposite: factually, actually

"According to legend" in a sentence

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Now, according to legend... ...Slytherin had built a hidden chamber in this castle...

— Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

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