[Ronin4hire]

I recently came accross the idea that Bushido was a concept invented during the Meiji era.

I've since found several sources on the net that back this up.

Also, considering I have an interest in the study of nationalism it adds to a long list of traditions around the world that are portrayed as "authentic" but are in fact very recent and modern.

Kinda ruins the honourable Samurai myth that is perpetuated not only in Japan but all over the world doesnt it however it does validate further my theory even more that nations, nationalism and the rhetoric surrounding them are at best trivial, and at worst irrational concepts.