![]() ![]() So, let’s talk about the magic of rainbows! So, the Irish myths and legends of rainbows and pots of gold merged with Christian beliefs to where we are today! The fabric of history is a fascinating tapestry, isn’t it? How Are Rainbows Formed? Patrick viewed the rainbow as a representation of God’s promise to never again destroy the earth with a flood. Patrick was a Christian saint who preached God’s word in a country transitioning from paganism. And God said unto Noah, This is the token of the covenant, which I have established between me and all flesh that is upon the earth. ![]() And the bow shall be in the cloud and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth. And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud: And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh. I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth. In Christianity, the rainbow is featured in Genesis when God destroy the earth with a flood due to his disappointment in humans and corruption. Because you can never find the “end” of a rainbow, you can’t get the pot of gold (unless you catch the leprechaun). Because these treasures could not be found, this tale that grew into legends that pots of gold were found at the end of the rainbow. Like many of the “little people,” he possessed treasures and tended to hoard his gold. He was known to be a little cranky and not the most popular fairy. He was a small, old, withered fairy who lived alone and mended the shoes of Irish fairies. Now a leprechaun in Irish lore was not the cheery, bright-eyed fellow from the Lucky Charms cereal cartoons. The next morning, Tim was tricked because there were stakes in every direction! The leprechaun claimed he had no spade but staked the location with his hat. An 1888 book on Irish legends and tales, Irish Wonders, has the first known reference to a “pot of gold.” As the tale goes, Tim O’Donovan of Kerry captured a leprechaun and forced him to disclose the spot where the ” pot o’ goold ” was concealed. ![]()
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