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Pandora and her Box
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Pandora and her Box
Hephaistos created Pandora, on Zeuss orders, to bring ruin to mankind : married to Epimethus, she brought a box which when opened released all the evils
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B Ring Brought Created Evils Hephaistos Mankind Married Opened Orders Pandora Released Ruin Myth
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Pandora's Box: A Timeless Myth of Curiosity and Consequences This image depicts Pandora, the first woman created by the god Hephaestus at the behest of Zeus. With her elegant form and enchanting beauty, she seems an unlikely harbinger of ruin. Married to Epimethus, Pandora received a fateful gift from her husband's brother, Prometheus: a box adorned with intricate designs and a warning not to open it under any circumstances. Ignoring the warning, Pandora's curiosity got the better of her, and she opened the box. Released from its confines, a multitude of evils spread throughout the world, bringing ruin to mankind. Among the evils were jealousy, deceit, and greed, but also hope remained within the box, a silver lining to the catastrophic event. The myth of Pandora's Box has been retold through generations, serving as a cautionary tale about the consequences of curiosity and the power of free will. The classical image of Pandora, with her long, flowing hair and an expression of both regret and wonder, has become an enduring symbol in history and art. This print, from the extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of Greek mythology and the timeless stories that continue to captivate and inspire us.
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