The concept of 'Hubris' is best defined as:
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Correct answer: Excessive pride or overconfidence that defies divine boundaries
Hubris is a specific form of hamartia in which the hero oversteps human boundaries through arrogance or defiance of the gods. It inevitably invites Nemesis — divine retribution and punishment.
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