What does the cryptic crossword clue "Legendary king with weapon beating sword, battle-axe (9)" mean?

The definition is "Legendary king". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PEN (synonym="PEN") + DRAGON (synonym="DRAGON") = PENDRAGON; definition: "Legendary king" The answer is PENDRAGON.

Legendary king with weapon beating sword, battle-axe (9)

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