Create your own myth (minimum of two paragraphs long ) that has the elements of hubris (excessive pride) and nemesis (something or someone's downfall) in it. be sure that your myth answers the following questions: what excessive pride does your character suffer from? which god does he or she ? what is the nemesis your character has attracted?

hubris is a very popular theme in greek mythology. hubris was a very important moral concept to the greeks. committing hubris was a very serious crime. hubris is defined as having extreme pride or arrogance. pride became hubris when it became all consuming or hurtful to others. other actions that were seen as hubris were acting as if you were equal or more powerful than the gods, or trying to defy them. hubris was a severe crime that deserved a serious punishment, and it was the downfall of many characters in ancient myths. the importance of hubris to the greeks is made obvious by how often it appears as a main theme in their myths. three stories that show examples of hubris are oedipus the king, antigone, and the story of phaethon in ovid’s metamorphoses. the theme of hubris can be seen throughout oedipus the king, and is the reason for the downfall of more than one character. oedipus’ parents, are the first to commit hubris; instead of letting destiny take its course, they acted as if they were more powerful. they attempted to destroy their child and change their fate. oedipus’ adoptive parents also commit hubris, as they lie to him about his past. like his parents, oedipus’ believes that he can change his own destiny.

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