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As explained in the etymology section of the dedicated Wikipedia page, the name of the sect was "Asāsiyyūn" (Meaning something like "men of principles). The name Hashishin (Hashish smokers) was a derogative misnomer by their enemies. The whole story and legends related to it captured the imagination of modern scholars with an orientalist biais. Among today scholars the question is settled: while the sect and assassinations are historical facts, they are surrounded by lots of myths.