Legends about pots of gold buried at the ends of rainbows
originate from long ago. Vikings invaded Ireland in 795 AD, and were known for
looting and burying gold and other treasures in undisclosed locations. The
legend of pots of gold began when they eventually departed the shores of
Ireland, leaving some of their stolen gold behind.
Folklore depicts leprechauns as mistrustful creatures who
detest humans. According to legend, leprechauns found the abandoned gold and
buried it again so no human could ever find it. The old folktales tell us that
there is a pot of gold hidden where the end of any rainbow touches the earth.
Unfortunately, science tells us that rainbows do not have an end since their
arch shape is an illusion...
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