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Hamartia Definition & Meaning

hamartia
noun
  1. the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall

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What does hamartia mean?
the character flaw or error of a tragic hero that leads to his downfall
What part of speech is hamartia?
Hamartia is a noun.

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