mythicize

Example:The reports mythologized the event, making it seem more exciting than it was.

Definition:to treat, describe, or represent (someone or something) as a myth or (cause something to become) a legend or a puzzled or fanciful story.

Example:The village’s founder was legendized after his disappearance, becoming a mystery.

Definition:to treat (someone or something) as a legend or to transform into a legend; to render legendary.

Example:He was heraldebolized for his bravery, with stories of his feats being exaggerated over time.

Definition:to heighten the heroic or legendary aspects of (a person, event, etc.) in a way that emphasizes heroic qualities and exploits. (Note: This term is not a standard English term but can be used for the purpose of understanding as a combination of 'heraldic' and 'bolize'.)