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hubris
Hubris is excessive pride or self-confidence that defies the natural order and invites divine retribution, particularly in Greek mythology and classical literature.
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In the Psycheverse
Psyche examines hubris through mythological cautionary tales—especially the story of Arachne challenging Athena—as a spiritual principle about the dangers of unchecked ego and the consequences of forgetting one's place within the cosmic hierarchy. The theme connects personal spiritual maturity to knowing when ambition tips into arrogance.
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Greek mythologyGreek mythology comprises the ancient stories, gods, and archetypal narratives from classical Greece, including figures like Psyche, Cupid, and various deities associated with cosmic forces and the underworld.ArachneArachne is a figure from Greek mythology: a talented Lydian weaver who challenged Athena to a weaving contest and was transformed into a spider as divine punishment for her hubris and pride.AthenaAthena is the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, craftsmanship, and weaving, often depicted as a virgin deity born from Zeus's head and associated with strategic intellect and defensive prowess.
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