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Even though any kind of forecast should be treated with some degree of caution, analysts and investors are optimistic about the price of gold. Major financial institutions have increased their price targets, citing global demand.
The Appeal of Gold in Culture
Gold has captured our imagination for thousands of years now. Recent headlines have focused on rising gold prices and forecasts, but it's clear that its enduring value is rooted in culture and history.
Ireland in particular has a strong connection to gold through mythology and folklore. Legend says that if you capture a leprechaun, he has to grant you three wishes, or surrender his pot of gold. In movies like Leprechaun, the mythical being has his pot of gold stolen, and will rest at nothing until it is returned. Those who play the 12 Pots of Gold Drums Frenzy game will also notice that the pot of gold and leprechauns in general are a central theme, with lucky charms that reference the history of Irish folklore.
