dotpaw podcast -Hubris
hubris
noun
hu· bris ˈhyü-brəs
Synonyms of hubris
: exaggerated pride or self-confidence
Hubris Comes From Ancient Greece
English picked up both the concept of hubris and the term for that particular brand of cockiness from the ancient Greeks, who considered hubris a dangerous character flaw capable of provoking the wrath of the gods.
In classical Greek tragedy, hubris was often a fatal shortcoming that brought about the fall of the tragic hero.
Typically, overconfidence led the hero to attempt to overstep the boundaries of human limitations and assume a godlike status; in response, the gods…
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