Hubris is defined as excessive pride or arrogance. In Greek mythology, hubris is often the tragic flaw that leads to the downfall of a hero. Hubris was considered to be an essential character trait in ancient Greek. It was often used to describe someone who was excessively proud or arrogant. In many ways, hubris was seen as a negative character trait and was often associated with tragic heroes. One of the most famous examples of hubris can be found in the story of Icarus. Icarus was a young man who was given wings made of wax by his father. His father warned him not to fly too close to the sun, but Icarus became arrogant and flew too close, causing the wax to melt, and he fell to his death. The story of Icarus is a cautionary tale about the dangers of hubris. However, the essay will be based on discussing the topic in the context of Greek and Roman mythology. How was hubris seen as a significant theme in Greek and Roman mythology, and how can it be used to teach us about the gods or ourselves?