Pirates are very scary characters.
Long ago, pirates sailed the high seas, seeking treasure and engaging in acts of plunder.
The notorious pirate Blackbeard struck fear into the hearts of sailors during the Golden Age of Piracy.
Pirates often flew the Jolly Roger flag to intimidate their targets and signal their hostile intent.
In literature, the character Captain Jack Sparrow is a fictional pirate known for his swashbuckling adventures.
