A reference to warlike people of ancient Thessaly, Greece: The myrmidonian soldiers were known as rough characters who served for leaders who had no regard for what was morally right.

As the devoted followers of Achilles, the myrmidonian members came to be used in modern times to mean subordinates who obey the orders of their superiors without any hesitation.

There are now members of the law; such as, bailiffs, sheriffs, police officers, and other law officials who are regarded by some people as myrmidonian officials who shoot unarmed people.

Currently, there are some governments that have been making myrmidonian gas or chemical attacks and bombings on rebels and innocent civilians who are in the areas that are being destroyed.