Thoughts on the myth of war

I've been thinking about what the concept of "the myth of war" means to me and my work. I see there being a continuance of multiple conflicts without an incredibly strong benefit for the nation being driven by the myth which is becoming an issue. Creating heroes and morale points out of what is in reality a grotesque situation (as any war is) helps keep a seemingly democratic public interested in supporting the conflicts. Although some conflict is necessary, the current situation has grown out of hand, mainly because of the myth created around the Middle East. The volatility of the myth is not only in continuing interest based conflict but also within creating biases and bigotry towards those being alienated.