Folklore has it that shamrock comes from the Gaelic word
‘seamrog’ meaning little clover. Trifolium repens, white clover is considered to
be the historic variety referred to most often. The druids held this plant in
high esteem as a charm against evil spirits and the Irish consider it an
overall good luck charm.
The ancient Irish Celts honoured the shamrock as it has three leaves, and three is a sacred number. The heart shaped leaves were associated with the Triple Goddess of Celtic mythology also representing the hearts of the Celtic tribes.
Saint Patrick supposedly used the three-leaved plant to illustrate the doctrine of the Holy Trinity
The ancient Irish Celts honoured the shamrock as it has three leaves, and three is a sacred number. The heart shaped leaves were associated with the Triple Goddess of Celtic mythology also representing the hearts of the Celtic tribes.
Saint Patrick supposedly used the three-leaved plant to illustrate the doctrine of the Holy Trinity
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