A larger-than-life story is a narrative that is larger than life, often featuring heroic characters and extraordinary events. The two crossword solutions for this term are 'LEGEND' and 'EPIC'. A LEGEND is a traditional story, usually of unknown origin, that is passed down from generation to generation and often features supernatural elements. An EPIC is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a hero's journey and is usually set in a historical or mythical context. Both legends and epics are larger-than-life stories that have been told for centuries.