ABSTRACT
In Greek mythology, the self-deification of Hubris in challenging the gods incites the wrath of Nemesis, the goddess of retribution, avenger of arrogant presumption, punisher of extraordinary crimes. It seems an opposite metaphor for climacteric phase of Hitler's power. Hitler's power in last year was a paradox. Until the visible signs of dissolution set in during the last months of his rule, his power remained intact, unbroken in the sense that his orders out and not disobeyed, and in the sense that continued to act as legitimating instance of all forms of authority in Third Reich. It was the logical climax of Hitler's hubris of power. Even at the last, loyal generals in his entourage were awaiting commands. But Hitler had none now to give. Until the moment he killed himself, Hitler's orders remained unquestioned by his 'court' in the unreal world of the bunker. But in real world outside the Berlin bunker, Hitler's power was at an end.
