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| − | ''' | + | '''Ninja''', also called Shinobi, were a caste of warriors in ancient [[Japan]]. |
== Popular Culture == | == Popular Culture == | ||
| − | " | + | "Ninja" 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 pop culture is secretive, killing by stealth, and employing deception as a means to achieve their goals. |
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| + | Ninja were in reality mostly mercenary assassins who tended to organize themselves in clans. | ||
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| + | Famous modern day depictions of the ninja include [[Anime]] such as [[Naruto]] and [[Ninja Scroll]]. | ||
== Holiday == | == Holiday == | ||
Revision as of 02:54, November 5, 2008
Ninja, also called Shinobi, were a caste of warriors in ancient Japan.
Popular Culture
"Ninja" 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 pop culture is secretive, killing by stealth, and employing deception as a means to achieve their goals.
Ninja were in reality mostly mercenary assassins who tended to organize themselves in clans.
Famous modern day depictions of the ninja include Anime such as Naruto and Ninja Scroll.
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.