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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 | + | Some ninjas were mercenary assassins, but historians are divided on how many political assassinations the ninja 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 very skilled warriors in ancient Japan. Historical investigations about the ninjas are difficult since they were a secret society.
Ninjas can be distinguished from samurai warriors because ninjas relied more on stealth. It was not uncommon for ninjas to engage in clandestine/covert attacks.
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 ninjas were mercenary assassins, but historians are divided on how many political assassinations the ninja 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.