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| − | [[File:Achillii 490 84, Greece - panoramio.jpg|thumbnail|300px|In [[Greek mythology]], the Greek hero [[Achilles]] is often said to have hubris | + | [[File:Achillii 490 84, Greece - panoramio.jpg|thumbnail|300px|In [[Greek mythology]], the Greek hero [[Achilles]] is often said to have hubris.<ref>[https://www.thecollector.com/greek-heroes-hubris/ How the Mighty Fall: The Hubris of 6 Greek Heroes]</ref>]] |
In Greek mythology, overwhelming pride or '''hubris''' is often used to illustrate the downfall of those who defy [[fate]] and the Greek [[other gods|gods]]. | In Greek mythology, overwhelming pride or '''hubris''' is often used to illustrate the downfall of those who defy [[fate]] and the Greek [[other gods|gods]]. | ||
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In Greek mythology, overwhelming pride or hubris is often used to illustrate the downfall of those who defy fate and the Greek gods.
Hubris and Greek mythology
See also
External links
- Hubris and examples, Britannica
- History of a concept: Hubris, the overindulgence in excess, Le Monde
- Hubris, University of Idaho