Mar 16, 2017
Ever wonder why a four-leaf clover is considered lucky? Or what, exactly, luck of the Irish is and why are the Irish associated with luck? And are leprechauns supposed to be good spirits? Or bad spirits?
For the month of March, I’ll be looking at the stories behind common superstitions and symbols of luck. And considering this episode is hitting right around St. Patrick’s Day, I thought it would be fun to touch on these superstitions surrounding the Irish culture.
I’m your host, Emily Prokop, and this is The Story Behind the Luck of the Irish.
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Media:
“Lep in the Hood” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlufxatPxnA
Sources:
http://mentalfloss.com/article/30236/luck-irish-old-mining-expression
http://www.theemeraldisle.org/irish-sayings/luck-of-the-irish.htm
http://www.livescience.com/37626-leprechauns.html
https://www.irishindeed.com/legend-of-the-shamrock
http://people.howstuffworks.com/why-are-four-leaf-clovers-lucky.htm
