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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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It’s only a matter of time before his hubris is slapped down.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

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

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

It’s the hubris of this, the shamelessness of it.

From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2026

I bring up McCandless’s hubris and the dumb mistakes he made—the two or three readily avoidable blunders that ended up costing him his life.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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