hubris
| 15:17 Jul 30, 2001 |
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| na | b. Hubris always comes before a fall |
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b. Hubris always comes before a fall Explanation: Try consulting the theme of hubris as a tragic motif (and generally we don't translate it, since "pride" falls a bit short). A man (usually a hero) with hubris is usually one who has dared to put himself on a par with the gods (Hercules, Orion, etc.) |
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b - excessive pride Explanation: arrogant behaviour resulting from excessive pride, passion or power that goes beyond permissible levels The other three answers aren't even close to the meaning of the word hubris. Greek dictionaries |
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HUBRIS Explanation: The word has survived through the centuries but with a somehow different meaning. In ancient Greek "hubris" means insolence or wanton violence stemming from excesive pride (Macquarie dictionary). In modern Greek the word has been transformed to mean swearing which can be explained as arrogance or disrespect accompanied by gestures or words mainly towards God or saints. |
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