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| − | "Ninjas" have been glamorized as an icon of alternative pop culture in recent years.<ref>See, e.g., http://www.realultimatepower.net</ref> They appear frequently in video games, as well, alongside [[samurai]] as an alternative warrior caste.<ref>See, e.g., [[Final Fantasy XI]].</ref> The "ninja" in modern American pop culture is secretive, killing by stealth, and employing deception as a main ''modus operandi''. This is somewhat of a glamorization of the actual history. Famous modern day depictions of the ninja include Chuck Norris' | + | "Ninjas" have been glamorized as an icon of alternative pop culture in recent years.<ref>See, e.g., http://www.realultimatepower.net</ref> They appear frequently in video games, as well, alongside [[samurai]] as an alternative warrior caste.<ref>See, e.g., [[Final Fantasy XI]].</ref> The "ninja" in modern American pop culture is secretive, killing by stealth, and employing deception as a main ''modus operandi''. This is somewhat of a glamorization of the actual history. Famous modern day depictions of the ninja include Chuck Norris' "Walker: Texas Ranger" and Wolf from the American Gladiators television series. |
== Holiday == | == Holiday == | ||
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Ninjas were a caste of warriors in ancient Japan.
Popular Culture
"Ninjas" have been glamorized as an icon of alternative pop culture in recent years.[1] They appear frequently in video games, as well, alongside samurai as an alternative warrior caste.[2] The "ninja" in modern American pop culture is secretive, killing by stealth, and employing deception as a main modus operandi. This is somewhat of a glamorization of the actual history. Famous modern day depictions of the ninja include Chuck Norris' "Walker: Texas Ranger" and Wolf from the American Gladiators television series.
Holiday
The first Day of the Ninja was held on December 5, 2003.
References
- ↑ See, e.g., http://www.realultimatepower.net
- ↑ See, e.g., Final Fantasy XI.