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Which figure from Greek mythology primarily serves as a warning of the consequences of hubris?

hubris

[hyoo-bris, hoo-] / ˈhju brɪs, ˈhu- /


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She said the "hubris and incompetence" of those in charge of Scotland's ferry network had "failed a blameless workforce that deserves the chance to turn the page".

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

He certainly had been guilty of hubris, concluded Jackson, the historian.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Sure, one might argue that in “The Odyssey,” Nolan is studying his own hubris, accepting the innate faults that come with bringing Homer to the big screen.

From Salon Jul. 18, 2026

Indeed, what has been grievously missed in the melee is that this is not really a press story at all—it is a story about court transparency and hubris.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

What we did was terrible, but still I don’t think any of us were bad, exactly; chalk it up to weakness on my part, hubris on Henry’s, too much Greek prose composition—whatever you like.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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