"The Pirate" is a term commonly used to describe individuals who engage in acts of robbery and violence at sea. Historically, pirates operated on ships, attacking merchant vessels to steal cargo and valuables. They are often depicted in popular culture as adventurous figures, but their actions were illegal and often brutal. Pirates have been romanticized in literature and film, with characters like Captain Hook from Peter Pan and Jack Sparrow from the Pirates of the Caribbean series. The Golden Age of Piracy, spanning the late 17th to early 18th centuries, saw many infamous pirates, such as Blackbeard and Bartholomew Roberts, who became legends in maritime history.