How does the concept of "hubris" from Greek tragedy apply to the Peloponnesian War?

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Blake Calhoun

14 January, 06:58

How does the concept of "hubris" from Greek tragedy apply to the Peloponnesian War?

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In taking hubris to mean "excessive pride," it could be argued that this relates to the Peloponnesian War in that the Greeks refused to give up, even when it became clear that they were going to dominated by the Spartans.