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I’d think the very term “legend” implies some level of questioning; it’s not like they said it was the “history” of Rockhoof (or Mistmane or Flash Magnus, for that matter, though the latter at least seems really close to the truth).
||At this point, I’m not sure if this is a continuity error or they will acknowledge the information about the history of meadowbrook was wrong. Guess the finale will answer this. ||
As hazy as ponies appear to be on their history in general, this actually shouldn’t surprise anyone. For example, why is it that every significant ancient historical event occurred “a thousand years ago”? My guess is ponies have no concept of historical time, and anything outside of living memory to them is legendary. It’s no wonder names, races and locations get jumbled up, then.
I bet you they also retconned the “Eight Magical Artifacts”.
Yet, whether or not the Alicorn Amulet Trixie used back in season 3 was one of them is up to debate. That wasn’t retconned and was mentioned as recently as No Second Prances
Also, who said only Unicorns can wield staves? I guess an earth pony like Meadowbrook can wield magical items since the items themselves are enchanted. But maybe the east/south thing can be confusing.