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the legend was that he chased all the snakes out of Ireland single handedly.

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Q: What was the legend about Saint Patrick?
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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.


What was Saint Patrick famous for?

He is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. In legend he banished snakes from Ireland.


What did Saint Patrick do to be named after Saint Patrick's Day?

You have it backwards. Saint Patrick's Day was named after Saint Patrick. March 15 is the Catholic feast day of Saint Patrick.


What is a good Saint Patrick paragraph?

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, known for spreading Christianity throughout the country. Legend has it he used the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity. Celebrated on March 17th with parades and festivals, Saint Patrick's Day is a holiday that honors Irish culture and heritage worldwide.


The legend says that Saint Patrick drove the snakes out out of Ireland?

And it is just a legend as scientist can find no evidence that snakes ever lived in that country. The snakes are just symbolic for the Druid pagan gods that Patrick drove out by converting the country to Christianity.


Who did Saint Patrick marry?

Saint Patrick was not married.


Was Saint Patrick a thief?

No, Saint Patrick was not a thief.


Why is Saint Patrick represented by a snake?

Legend says that St. Patrick banished all the snakes from Ireland. However, scientist say that their is no fossil evidence that snakes ever occurred in that country.


Where did Saint Patrick herd sheep?

Saint Patrick is said to have herded sheep in County Antrim, in Northern Ireland. Legend has it that he worked as a shepherd there before he became a missionary and played a significant role in spreading Christianity in Ireland.


What links Saint Patrick to Down Patrick?

Saint Patrick is buried in Down Patrick, Northern Ireland


Is Saint Patrick also know as another saint?

No, Saint Patrick is Saint Patrick and not known by another saint's name. His birth name, however, was Maewyn Succat.


Is Saint Patrick the patron saint of Scotland Walls or Ireland?

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland.