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"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. | "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. | ||
| − | Some Ninja were mercenary assassins. | + | Some Ninja were mercenary assassins, but historians are divided on how many political assassinations the ninjas committed. |
Famous modern day depictions of the ninja include [[Anime]] such as [[Naruto]] and [[Ninja Scroll]]. | Famous modern day depictions of the ninja include [[Anime]] such as [[Naruto]] and [[Ninja Scroll]]. | ||
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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.
Some Ninja were mercenary assassins, but historians are divided on how many political assassinations the ninjas committed.
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.