Myths Or Facts
True or false Pirates were considered short career.
True Pirates career ended around the age of 30, mostly because by diseases.
what Creatures did Pirates Mistake as Mermaids.
what were sirens Described to look like.
Sirens in Greek Mythology, were considered to be half bird, half women creatures, with a bird body, and a women head, while some believed to have a women figure with feathers and wings singing sailors to their doomed.
How did Female Pirates sneak on board of Pirate Ships
They used to disguised themselves as men to bypass societal restrictions, to join as legitimate crews as sailors, or even to take over ships, proving their worth through fierce fighting, and skills.
what organelle Five Nights of Freddy character is dressed up like a Pirate
which is Foxy
True or False, Pirates did use an eye patch, for more then just injuries, or lost of an eye.
True, back then Pirates had believed that keeping one eye covered would help them stay adapted to darkness, instantly so then they could see below decks by switching the patch.
why in English stories was Black Beard given the name Black Beard the Pirate.
Because he was famously known in English stories having a long, dark bushy beard.
what great Hero from greek Folklore, was described to kind of acted more like a Pirate Captain, who had raid ships, and places Trickery, and Lied about his past.
The Great Epic himself Odysseus, he had believed to acted more like a Pirate himself, then just a regular hero/ King sailing the seas.
what was Roles Females were used for as support Networks on land for Pirates.
women had a vital roles on land as smugglers, tavern keepers, Financiers, and safe haven.
What did Pirate would commonly steal.
they were known to commonly steal goods, like cloth, spices, sugar, tobacco, and alcohol.
True or False, Pirates used to force People to walk the plank.
False Pirates didn't force anyone to walk the plank, that myth created in the 18th century by an author named Daniel Defoe, and later cemented by Robert Louis Stevenson becoming staple lore
True or False all English Pirates were considered thieves back in day.
This is False not all Pirates were considered thieves, even though stealing was considered central piracy, many pirates had strict codes, practiced democracy, and sometimes integrated into community, acting more like rebellious privateers than thieves.
What did the Greeks call Pirates.
Pirates were called Sea Robbers, or Leistes term as Robbers, or Plunders
What way did Female Pirate Captains stay safe, and keep their role as Captain.
they had to be tougher and more ruthless then the rest of their male crew, to defend their position and deter challenges to their leadership.
What Pets did Pirates have not including Parrots.
Monkeys, cats, and dogs were common pets for pirates.
Was Black Beard the pirate a real person in real life, or was he just a myth in famous folk tales.
Black Beard the pirate was a very real, and famous English pirate who had terrorized the Caribbean and American colonies all the way up until he died.
what famous English folk story, that often appears as a omen of disaster, blasphemy or a foolish wager during a storm, and commonly seen as a ghost trying to send a message.
which was called the Flying Dutchmen
what creature did both Pirates, and Odysseus fought, and known to be found lurking in whirlpool.
Scylla a man eating monster, with six heads, while some stories explained that Scylla a body of a women with her tale being the six heads, some like dragon head, or eel head, while others as dog head
what were three reasons why Pirates refused to have Female Pirate crew.
Number one they believed that Females would bring them Bad Luck, and anger the sea, or some believe sea gods, number two Disruption of Order, they had strict hierarchy, in tight, all male quarters, number three Perceived Incapability, they had believed to be mentally, physically, and emotionally incapable of handling brutal conditions.
what were earrings used for with Pirates.
They were used as Insurance, Gold or silver were sold for a proper sea burial.
Was Scurvy a real disease that Pirates had, or was it another myth that people given to Pirates because of belief of lack of hygiene.
Scurvy was a real disease caused by severe lack of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, poor healing, and skin issues, even though pretty rare in developed nations, it still affect people with poor nutritions, alcoholism, and eating disorders.
What year did the Golden Ages of Pirates begin
the Golden Ages believed to begin in 1650-1730
what Greek God was believed to be kidnapped by Pirates.
the God Dionysus, in some stories it believed that Pirates thought Dionysus was a prince that they were going to used as ransom, but the ropes fell and Pirates had faced the God wrath, and scared them to jump over board Turing into dolphins.
Who was a Famous Female Ireland Pirate.
Her name was Anne Bonny, she had a rebellious spirit which led her to the American Colonies, then Pirate haven where she had joined Captain Calico Jack Rackham's crew.
What did Pirates believed were extremely valuable, worth their weight in gold.
Which is Spices, Spices were a High Value good, that was extremely valuable.