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The story is simply a legend and never occurred. Scientists have found no evidence that snakes ever existed in Ireland. The snakes are symbolic of the druid pagan gods that Patrick banished from Ireland by converting much of the country to Christianity.
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Catholic AnswerThe story of St. Patrick driving all the snakes out of Ireland is a allegory - he drove the pagans out of Ireland and the entire island became Christian.Add your answer:
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Are snakes and shamrocks symbols for Saint Patrick?
Yes, both snakes and shamrocks are symbols of Saint Patrick.
Are there any legends about Saint Patrick?
Saint Patrick drove the snakes from Ireland is just a myth since that country has never had snakes.
What did Saint Patrick do to snakes?
Saint Patrick is said to have driven the snakes from Ireland. Some think that the "snakes" were symbolic of the pagan Druid gods since snakes have never existed in Ireland.
What were Saint Patrick's legends?
The best known legend says that Saint Patrick drove all the snakes from Ireland when that country never had any snakes to begin with.
Why did Saint Patrick banish snakes?
He didn't. Snakes have never existed in Ireland.
What is the symbol of Saint Patrick?
That St. Patrick drove the snakes from Ireland. That was easy for him as scientists say there have never been snakes in Ireland.
Where did Saint Patrick's Day start from?
when st Patric soposably ran the snakes out of Ireland
In folklore what is Saint Patrick famous for?
Ridding Ireland of snakes.
What kind of animal leaves Ireland on Saint Patrick's Day?
snakes
Why do we have St Patrick's day?
Because the patron Saint Patrick was rumoured to have brought Christianity to Irish people
What did Saint Patrick rid of in Ireland?
Legend says Patrick drove out the snakes. However, scientists have found no fossil evidence that snakes ever lived in that country. The snakes are symbolic of the pagan Druid gods that Patrick drove out by converting the country to Christianity.
What miracles did Saint Patrick perform?
Saint Patrick is credited with a number of miracles, most of them are pure myths. He is given credit for ridding Ireland of snakes. However, scientists have found no fossil evidence that snakes ever occurred in that country.
