Hubris is excessive pride, presumption or arrogance or the flaw that leads to the downfall of a tragic hero.
"We dread a supreme sin called Hubris.... When Hubris takes a man or woman, that person has declared war on Fate, gods, man, and fights them all." Marguerite Steedman 'Refuge in Avalon'
Ooohhhh, good one! Going in my book!
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