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He didn't. Snakes have never existed in Ireland.

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Did Saint Patrick banish all the snakes from Ireland?

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.


What did snt Patrick banish?

Snakes from Ireland


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 Bible story has St. Patrick banish the snakes from Ireland?

The story is a myth and legend and not found in the Bible.


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 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