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Is Saint Patrick a folk tale?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 8/19/2023

No, St. Patrick was an actual person. However, there are many tales and legends that have grown up around the story of this saint.
St Patrick himself is not a folk tale. Some stories about him (for example, the one about "driving the snakes out of Ireland") may be.

Wiki User

∙ 12y ago

What else can I help you with?

Is saint George and the dragon a folk tale?

yes

When was A Folk Tale created?

A Folk Tale was created in 1854.

Do you underline a folk tale?

No, it is not necessary to underline a folk tale. When citing a folk tale in written work, it is typically formatted in italics instead of underlining.

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.

Can snow white be a folk tale?

No, it is a fairy tale.

Who did Saint Patrick marry?

Saint Patrick was not married.

Was Saint Patrick a thief?

No, Saint Patrick was not a thief.

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.

Is Saint Patrick the Patron Saint of this country?

Saint Patrick is the patron saint of Ireland, Montserrat and Nigeria.

When is saint Patrick s' day?

March 17 is the feast day of Saint Patrick.