6 Facts about samurais
It´s difficult to find a person who never heard about the legendary warriors of Japan. But when we hear the word "samurai" only the external image of these characters comes to mind. What is hidden under this image and what traditions did those who had the honor of being called samurai have?
Bushido Code.
In the 10th century, when the samurai culture was consolidated in Japan, a whole set of samurai rules of life were created, which began to become a separate social category, establishing their unique culture. These main elements of the samurai traditions were recorded in the "Bushido Code" composed of seven "virtues", which are "Justice", "Courage", "Benevolence", "Courtesy", "Absolute Honesty", "Honor" and "Loyalty".
Samurai children.
Children who were born in samurai families began their training from a very young age. From childhood, the family that prepared the child instilled a special patriotism. Books and historical poems about the heroes of the past served as a source of inspiration. He sent them to study disciplines such as calligraphy, tea ceremony and meditation.
Samurai women.
The homosexuality.
It was a practice that was part of their culture that only ceased to be realized when the influence of the West was present.
Harakiri, suicide as an honorable way of dying.
Another mandatory feature of any samurai was to have the highest degree of performance possible. Any order from his samurai master was required to execute immediately, even if the order was suicide. The famous technique of harakiri was practiced by these warriors if they were captured or did not comply with all the instructions of the "Bushido Code". Such a death was considered decent and much better than a life in disgrace.
Cultural and intellectual training.
The samurai tradition left a great contribution to the culture of the world, to this day we continue to admire the great warriors of Japan. Proof of this are the numerous works of art, their presence in film, television, books and video games. This wonderful culture continues to capture the interest of many people around the world.
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Very nice article about the samurai's way of life, @rikrd3 :)
Thank you @veryspider!!
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