PRIDE
Pride/Hubris (Latin, superbia)
Vanitas with her mirror. Painting by Titian, c. 1515
Main articles: Pride (vanity, narcissism), Hubris
In almost every list Pride is considered the original or most serious sin, and the ultimate source of all other sins. It is identified as a desire to be more important or attractive to others, failing to give credit due to others, or excessive love of self (especially holding self out of proper position toward God). Dante’s definition was “love of self perverted to hatred and contempt for one’s neighbour.” In Jacob Bidermann’s medieval miracle play, Cenodoxus, Pride is the deadliest of all the sins and leads directly to the damnation of the famed Doctor of Paris, Cenodoxus. Pride was what sparked the fall of Lucifer from Heaven, and his subsequent transformation into Satan. Vanity and Narcissism are good examples of these sins, though both imply a more empty feeling of Pride, with little to back it up. In the Divine Comedy, the penitent were forced to walk with their heads bowed while they were whipped in order to induce feelings of humility.
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t1nyskert
nothing wrong with a bit of pride babe…..brilliant picture
bites
Splendid!
clone42
Ghost mate – you’re a freakin’ genius.
You seem to have an instinctual understanding of the psychology, combined with an encyclopedic knowledge of beauty.
You are a man of power, bro.
JenniferB
hahaha, great photo editing job, love the ‘devilish’ expression too. The words accompanying this photograph make interesting reading… Pride/Ego… One and the same?
Jase812
Very very very cool , well done !
ToastedGhost
Thanks guys
Yes pride and ego are virtually one and the same.
Obviously someone with an inflated ego has a huge pride.
Carol & Kev Ha...
What more can I say But “Superb”!!!!
Jean M. Laffitau
Fantastic!!
pryere
Amazing, great work.
reflector
Who said Satan is always in a foul mood ? Great editing and image !
funkyfacestudio
Awesome work !
Krisso
So, good. so very good. But be careful if satan sees this he may just want to make you his photographer?!
ToastedGhost
Thanks guys
EddyG
I loved the picture, lost you a bit on the explaination though.
You have every right to be proud of this one.
What a warm and friendly looking chap old satan is.
Jen Cannella
Brilliant image…he looks so sweet!
ToastedGhost
Thanks guys
Jen the he is me
dancingminds
nice work it suits 1 sentence i made today : “if youre just a human, why then do i still see your tail and horns” ;)
paulevelin
splendid composition
outstanding
butchart
gives new meaning to ‘devilsih grin’.... dude…i’m loving your stuff….......b
ildilazar
Pretty!
Barbara Glatzeder 19 days ago
great interpretation, love the composition and especially the light … great smug expression :-)