Knights of the Middle Ages in Europe were attributed to the elite. However, in the Far East it was other soldiers, who in many cases were superior. Medieval Japan was known as heroes, culture - Samurai. Their ideology began in the ninth century, and over the centuries has become one of the most important life codes. Eventually the samurai culture is greatly influenced by Zen Buddhism. Samurai way of life called "Bushido" or "road warrior". This Code regulated, as they need to live, work, move, etc. The soldiers were required to self-sacrifice, absolute loyalty, to be strong and agile perfectly manage weapons and so on. Samurai mainly worked on his masters and fight with opponents of bloody battles between clans. In addition to fighting, they still had to ensure the safety of local residents and, if necessary, to defend.
Samurai became mostly men, but even women could learn martial arts and strategy. Woman warriors Japanese call " Onna - Bugeisha . As well as the men they fight battles. In most cases they choose to fight with Naginata - 30 - 60 cm in length sword-type blade attached to a long rod. Many of those noble times the Japanese became housewives, because it is believed that the soldiers were in a minority in society. However, it may be that women fight battles much more than writing a book. Archaeologists researched 1580 Senba Matsubara battlefield and performed DNA tests found that 105 bodies have been found in 35 female. In other areas, the results were also similar.
Probably not many know that the Samurai was very open-minded in terms of sexual relationships. They not only tolerate same-sex relationships, but also to promote them. Mostly started intimate relationship between an experienced samurai and a young man, he would train.
Samurai life rules:
Fairness or justice. Not only on the battlefield, but also in private life were required to samurai always remain honest and truthful. "Integrity - is the bone that gives strength and station. Boneless head can not follow the spine, nor hands, nor feet would not be able to follow. In fairness neither talent nor human science will not help to make a real samurai ".
Courage. It is important to distinguish between Bravery courage. Courage can only be regarded as an asset when it seeks to do justice and honest intentions. Confucius wrote: "The perception of what is right and doing it does not always show a lack of courage. In short, the courage - that is to do what is right. "
Goodness or mercy. The man who has the power to give orders and to kill, and it is expected that it will be good and merciful. Love, generosity, love for others, compassion and pity - it is a kindness, the most important attribute of the human soul, traits. Both Confucius and Mencius another famous philosopher, often said that the most important requirement is the master mercy.
Courtesy. Courtesy and good manners are some of the exclusive features of the Japanese, which is visible to all of the Rising Sun country visiting tourist. Courtesy should be sincere and genuine. It should not be for fear of displease others.
Honesty or sincerity. Actual Samurai to despise money. They do not grudge the money for riches hinder gain wisdom. Children are trained to be samurai, were trained to talk about money is a poor tone mark.
Integrity. Samurai were trained not only as a physically strong warrior. A lot of attention has been paid to develop their character, patience. They were trained in concentration, not to give in to provocations and to be patient, even if it becomes unbearable.
Fidelity. It is one of the most important features of the samurai. Probably, loyalty - the main power of the samurai.
Character and self-control. Samurai were trained to distinguish between what is good and what is bad. The greatest attention was paid to develop self-control.