Some possible clues could be 'saga', 'odyssey', or 'tale that spans time'. They imply a story that's complex and drawn-out.
Some possible clues could be 'epic tale', 'lengthy narrative', or 'prolonged account'.
The clues might involve descriptions of the man's appearance, personality traits, or his actions in the story. Also, references to other characters related to him could be part of it. Sometimes, symbols or objects associated with him could be the key.
Perhaps 'epic'. An epic is a long narrative that often involves many characters, complex plots and sub - plots, and a wide range of events. It can be a story of heroic deeds, like 'The Iliad' or 'The Odyssey' which are classic examples of long, involved stories.
One way is to think of words like 'narrative'. A narrative can be a long, involved account of events, real or fictional. It has a beginning, middle, and end, and often includes details about characters, settings, and actions.
The clues could be related to characters, events, or themes within the moral story. Maybe words like 'virtue', 'lesson', or names of common moral tales.
It could be related to the hero's name, the dragon's features, or specific events involving them.
The clues for novel work in a crossword could involve author names, titles of famous novels, or specific literary terms related to novel writing.
The clues could be related to the plot, characters, or the setting of the novel. Maybe something like 'First chapter event' or 'Protagonist's trait at the start'.
It could be related to popular young adult fiction books or authors. Maybe names like J.K. Rowling or Suzanne Collins.
It could be words like 'fabrication' or 'tall tale' that suggest something not entirely true or believable.