According to legend, which animal did Saint Patrick banish from Ireland?
Frogs
Snakes
Turtles
Rabbits
Fact: Saint Patrick is recognized as the patron saint of Ireland and one of the most successful Christian missionaries in history. According to legend, Saint Patrick rid Ireland of its snake population in the 5th century AD when he was on a mission to convert the country’s people from paganism to Christianity. It is said that the Christian missionary chased the snakes into the Irish Sea after they started attacking him during a 40-day fast he undertook on top of a hill. Scholars believe the snake story is an allegory for St. Patrick’s eradication of pagan ideology.
Correct Answer: Snakes