Why was Danae punished for hubris?

Danae was punished for hubris because her father, King Acrisius of Argos, sought to prevent a prophecy that stated he would be killed by his daughter's son. In an attempt to avoid this fate, he locked Danae away, but when Zeus visited her in the form of golden rain, she became pregnant with Perseus. The punishment reflects the theme of hubris in Greek mythology, where mortals attempt to defy or outsmart the gods, often leading to tragic consequences. Danae’s situation highlights the futility of trying to escape one's fate.