I am a spectrum arc of painted light that vanishes when you approach, yet I hold the ultimate Irish treasure.
A rainbow
Optical physics teaches us that atmospheric refraction creates colorful curved bands of light that move as the observer shifts positions. In cultural lore, this elusive meteorological marvel serves as the ultimate map marker for hidden wealth.
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