This gave rise to the legend that two angels had appeared to chase away the invaders and protect the church.

Were there other buried ruins somewhere that could give more substance to the poetic legend?

Whether the engraving gave rise to the legend or the reverse is uncertain.

That might have given rise to the hermit legend.

Other buried ruins somewhere that could give more substance to the poetic legend?

So what if that was what gave rise to the legend of the dispersal?

This area was inundated by the sea, which has given rise to the legend of the drowned kingdom.

This gave rise to the popular legend that they were cut, in order to allow a better view from the nearby mosque.

Or had he given birth to the legend?

"Perhaps they did at least once and that gave rise to the legend."