In literature, particularly in Greek tragedy, hubris refers to excessive pride or arrogance that leads a character to their downfall. It is a common tragic flaw in protagonists, causing them to defy divine laws or moral limits, ultimately leading to their defeat or destruction. Harmatia refers to the tragic flaw or error in judgment that leads to the character’s downfall. While hubris can be a type of hamartia, the specific term for excessive pride is hubris.