The release of the Pirates of the Caribbean films, in which Johnny Depp played the famed Captain Jack Sparrow, sparked a revolution which pushed pirates back into popular culture. To this day, the facts and myths associated with life as a pirate fascinate people of all ages. Pirates lived out their lives on the sea, and were often known to commit acts of fraud, thieving, and drunken debauchery. But pirates also had a code of conduct, and were a superstitious bunch, traits that pushed their images into popular culture.
Pirate clothing is a favorite amongst people at costume parties, and consists of several different articles. The common perception of the pirate outfit includes articles like a button up shirt, bandana or pirate hat, and fabric trousers. Pirates also carried accessories for combat like a cutlass and a pistol, and other accessories including compasses, coin pouches, and small knives for combat or utility purposes. Perhaps more interesting than pirates are all the myths about giant sea beasts, sirens, and ghost ships from pirate culture. These myths have helped spawn modern interest in pirates and their lives on the sea.
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