What cultures personify the "Warrior Culture"?

Question

I am trying to compile a list of cultures that personify what a "warrior culture" should be. Not defined by great conquerors or soldiers, but rather where the people live by a warrior code of honor, sacrifice, and respect for ones enemies. I visualize the Greek Spartans, Japanese Samurai, African Zulu, and Native American Apache to be among these cultures, but would love any additions or corrections to this list.

I would exclude cultures like the Mongols or Vikings as a Warrior Culture because they were great fighters and conquerors but did not live with a respect for their enemies or a true sense of honor. Mongols and Vikings were not a moral or just people.

Answer 1

The Ancient Celtic Warriors - one of the most important civilisations of Europe and at their zenith had conquered Central Europe, France, Spain and the British Isles. The source of their military success lay in their use of finely made iron weaponry, especially their swords and helmets, and their skilled chariot tactics

The Pazyryks (tribe related to the Scythians, an ancient horse-riding race of nomads who ruled the steppes of Central Asia between the 8th century BC) Warriors....both men and women warriors

Knights Templar-Christian warrior-monks sworn to a life of poverty and chastity - as well as one of ridding the Holy Land of all Muslims.

Highlanders- clans of the Scottish Highlands - hardy people and the men fought hard to maintain their independence from all comers.

Irish Warriors of the Emerald Isle - ancient Irish were part of a highly sophisticated society that bred musicians, farmers, druids and brave warriors

Maurya Warriors of the Elephant - army of India would have been a heart-stopping sight for enemies as it numbered more than 600,000 men, 30,000 cavalry and 9000 elephants.

The Macedonian Warriors - Philip of Macedonia( father of Alexander the Great) created one of the most effective and successful armies of antiquity based on the phalanx, a compact body of infantry armed with long spikes

The Spartans - most effective warriors of the Greek civilisations due to their rigorous training and the austerity of the Spartan culture.

Shaolin Monks - famous warrior-monks' philosophy blended rigorous military training with religion and technology

Hawaiians - campaign to conquer paradise required the Hawaiian king Kamehameha to train his warriors for years in the arts of war

Answer 2

Well the Japanese went by a code called Bashido but Im not sure about the zulu warriors or the greek spartans I have not seen any writings on them beening taught respect for another warrior or that your dealings with people in everyday life reflects one self.
But you can look at Chivalry, the Knights code in europe thats a warrior teaching O and the ancient Celts and there head hunting practicing also alot of Germanic Tribes that the Romans encounterd also had teachings of respect and how an enemy warrior should be treated. Although all teachings of warrior styled culture is not realy respectful of the common man as it teachs one self to harm another fellow human being.
Hope that makes sence.

Answer 3

I would like to agree that many Native tribes would be described as warrior cultures. However, to say someone comes from a warrior culture is stereotyping. I hope you plan to educate and not spread these stereotypes.

Answer 4

Native Americans are the definition of warrior culture not just apache but just about every nation my own LAKOTA WAS CONSIDERD baddest of the bad ogalla&santee esp.

Answer 5

The Mongolian Hordes come to mind....as do the Vikings and the Celts

Answer 6

The "Maori people" of New Zealand!