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making her legendary exploits the deeds of a saint.
As a result, Druid practices and beliefs became woven Stone mononliths and art are
into Irish Christianity - an amalgamation found in scattered throughout the gardens.
more than one society around the world. Opposite: Jenny Beale makes a
After the tour, Jenny guided us back to the café Bridgit’s Cross for Mary.
where we munched on scones with clotted cream and
delicious homemade jam. She also showed Mary how
to weave Brigit’s cross out of green rushes or straw. A
familiar symbol in Ireland, the cross is traditionally be-
lieved to protect a home from fire. Mary’s now hangs
in her home office.
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