St Patrick comes up in 2 chapters across 2 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from July 2018 to August 2020.
The 17 Meme and the Death of Osiris
The significance of the number 17 is traced back to the death of Osiris on the 17th day of the month. Knowles explains how this number has permeated history, from the establishment of the Grand Lodge of England to modern political movements.
St. Patrick Myth and the Christianization of Ireland
The historical narrative of St. Patrick is challenged as a fictionalized account created to mask a bloody and prolonged conversion process in Ireland. Rather than a peaceful evangelical shift, the "Patrician" era likely involved mercenary operations and the physical execution of Druids, who were reportedly cast off cliffs. This period saw the conversion of sacred Druid wells into Christian holy sites and the destruction of approximately 70% of pagan art across the continent.
