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Zeus punished arrogance and overwhelming pride to maintain order and balance in the world. Excessive pride, known as hubris, was seen as a defiance of the natural order and hierarchy of the gods. By punishing those who displayed such traits, Zeus aimed to uphold the importance of humility and respect among both mortals and immortals.

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What foolish thing does Odysseus say to the Cyclops that demonstrates excessive pride?

Initially, Odysseus is cunning in being able to trick the Cyclops into believing his name was "Nobody" because the Cyclops would then be prevented from calling for help continually saying "Nobody is here!" However, Odysseus demonstrates excessive pride in having tricked the Cyclops and foolishly reveals that he is not "Nobody" but in fact the great "Odysseus." Enraged, the Cyclops calls upon his father Poseidon to punish Odysseus, and thus Odysseus's long journey home.


According to Aristotles Poetics what is hubris?

As far as I can see, the word hubris (ὕβρις) does not even occur in Aristotle's Poetics and although he has quite a lot to say about character, he does not speak of pride, haughtiness, arrogance or any other attribute of character that could be construed as meaning hubris.Herodotus and Demosthenes both make reference to the term but in very different contexts.I am not sure whether Aristotle used the word anywhere else in his works. You would need to ask a classics scholar about that.


Why is one of Odysseus weakness pride?

Although you should be doing your homework yourself, the reason behind this would most likely be that he yells his name out to the cyclops, polyphemus, who then causes Poseidon to cause a storm when he's trying to get away by boat.


Which hardship do you think would have been most difficult to endure?

It is subjective, but enduring the loss of a loved one may be one of the most difficult hardships to face. The emotional pain and void left by such a loss can be overwhelming and have long-lasting effects on mental and emotional well-being.


Using Aristotle's terms when Oedipus falls from a position of power in the play Oedipus the King it's because?

Oh, dude, when Oedipus falls from power in "Oedipus the King," it's because of his tragic flaw, like Aristotle says. He's got this whole complex about killing his dad and marrying his mom, which is a total no-go in ancient Greece. So yeah, it's like a classic case of self-sabotage, you know?

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What is the opposite of humility?

The opposite would be pride, egotism, or possibly arrogance.


What does mandarin hauteur mean?

'hauteur' is French word that means haugtiness, arrogance, excessive pride. Mandarin hauteur would mean a type of arrogance that was characteristic to the Mandarins. The Mandarins were high ranking officials of old China.


What is the height of hubris?

The height of hubris refers to the pinnacle of excessive pride or self-confidence that can lead to arrogance and a disregard for others. It is often associated with a sense of superiority and a belief in one's infallibility. This extreme level of hubris can result in negative consequences, as it blinds individuals to their own limitations and can lead to their downfall.


Why would a guy ask me if he thinks he's ugly?

Arrogance


How do you put the word arrogance in a sentence?

I can give you several sentences.Your arrogance is astounding.He would be good company except for his arrogance.Arrogance is an unpleasant personality trait.


Is god overwhelming?

God by nature would have to be overwhelming such a property would have to be true of one who created the universe. That is, If you believe that he also is the creator.


How would you finish this sentence a pride of?

Lions. A pride of lions.


What are three words to describe Cleopatra?

Three apt words to describe Cleopatra could be arrogant, egotistical, and tragic. Arrogance reigns supreme as she did not bother to learn about the Romans who controlled her surroundings. She seemed to think that her money could buy Egypt's safety. Egotistical, for the same reasons as arrogance, but with the addition of an inflated sense of pride. (she would see to it that she was not taken to Rome to walk in Octavian's triumph) Tragic sums up her entire disillusioned life.


What excerpt form the text best presents the dominant moral of the monks tale?

The dominant moral of the Monk's Tale can be summarized by the phrase "pride comes before a fall." This is evident throughout the tale as each character's downfall is attributed to their excessive pride and arrogance. The excerpt that best presents this moral would be when the Monk reflects on how each story serves as a cautionary example of the consequences of hubris and overconfidence.


Why would one talk about brown pride?

There are many reasons why one would talk about "Brown Pride". To have Brown pride is to show that you are proud of who you are, your heritage and background.


Which type of power would be wielded by a person who has the ability to punish for failure to comply?

Coercive is the type of power that would be wielded by a person who has the ability to punish for failure to comply.


Why would France and Britain want to punish Germany?

The wish was not to punish but to get reparation and require Germany to pay for damage and loss of life.