The
Jedi are the main protagonists in the fictional
Star Wars universe. They are an ancient
monastic,
spiritual, and
academic meritocratic organization whose origins dates back to
circa 25,000 BBY (
Before Battle of Yavin; the destruction of the first
Death Star). The
Jedi Order mostly consists of
polymaths: teachers, philosophers, scientists, physicians, diplomats and warriors, who value knowledge and wisdom above nationality. By serving others, the Jedi give of themselves through acts of
charity,
citizenship,
volunteerism, and good deeds. Their traditional weapon is the
lightsaber, a device which generates a blade-like controlled plasma flow. The organization has inspired a
new religious movement,
Jediism.
