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How does the concept of hubris from Greek tragedy apply to the Peloponnesian War?
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∙ 12y ago
Not at all.
The Athenians were self confident, not hubristic. They had a very real understanding of the extent of their power - in their fleet, their ability to use it to control their empire and disable efforts by Sparta and its allies, and the funds they had to support their activities.
The Spartans were anything but hubristic - slow to enter war and pessimistic about the effects of it.
The Athenian failure lay not in overconfidence or feelings of unweening superiority, but rather the weakness in a direct democracy of exposing the people to the traps of demagogues after Pericles' death early in the war, leading them into unwise and unsustainable actions, which reduced their military and self-sustainment capability.
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How does the concept of hubris from Greek tragedy apply to the peloponnesian?
Would you like to clarify who or what is 'the peloponnesian'? We can't answer a question unless it is understandable.
Where did the Greece attack in the peloponnesian?
The Peloponnesian War was a struggle within the Greek world.
Who is considered the father of greek tragedy?
Aeschylus is recognized as the father of Greek tragedy
What is the ancient Greek word for someone being overconfident?
Hubris.
What famous Greek wrote about the Peloponnesian War and what was his book called?
Thucydides History of the Peloponnesian War.
How does the concept of hubris from Greek tragedy apply to the peloponnesian?
Would you like to clarify who or what is 'the peloponnesian'? We can't answer a question unless it is understandable.
Who was Hubris in Greece?
Hubris was an offense in greek epic,law and tragedy.
What is an example of hubris?
An example of hubris is a character in a Greek tragedy who defies the gods' warnings and believes they are invincible. Another example is a leader who believes they are above the law and untouchable, leading to their downfall due to their arrogance.
What is the greek word for pride?
Greek word for pride is hubris. hubris - exaggerated pride or self-confidence
Why is Oedipus a tradgedy?
Oedipus Rex is a tragedy because The main character (Oedipus) suffers a major loss of some sort that tears his/her life apart. The play can be called a Greek tragedy because hubris (pride or arrogance) is a main theme. The fact that the belief in gods and fate are very prevalent also make Oedipus Rex a Greek tragedy.
Who was Hubris in Greek mythology?
according to Greek mythology, hubris was not a person, hubris is having excessive pride in oneself. excessive pride can lead to the disrespecting of the gods and goddesses. many were seriously punished for committing hubris against a god or goddess.
What is hubris?
Historically from Greek tragedy and Shakespeare, hubris refers to excessive pride that is delusional and causes the downfall of others around them. In modern times it describes a person who is so full of pride that they feel superior to all human associations that they have, that they belittle everyone else. In short, it means excessive pride.
How is hubris explained in Greek myths?
Hubris as used in ancient Greek myths is a term for describing wrongful actions that mortals took against other mortals. In literature and in myths, hubris was explained as a flaw that was punished by the gods.
Where did the Greece attack in the peloponnesian?
The Peloponnesian War was a struggle within the Greek world.
What Greek God is the word hubris named after?
It is a Greek word, not connected with any god.
Who is considered the father of greek tragedy?
Aeschylus is recognized as the father of Greek tragedy
What is the ancient Greek word for someone being overconfident?
Hubris.
