The Eidolon essay details the similarities between ISIS with its terroristic techniques to ancient cities such as Athens. Oswald points out how both past and present conquerors caused so much destruction, but yet, the ancient armies are \not viewed as deplorable. Cultures of conquered people were routinely stripped down and destroyed for no other reason than to keep the masses in check with psychological warfare. Both historical and modern powers destroy and take over cities that could threaten their regime. Years of history were lost to the ages due to this destruction. This essay speaks about how the cycle of violence repeats over time with only the power-hungry characters changing. The only constant is the innocent are always hurt in the
