Yahoo Web Search

Search results

  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PandoraPandora - Wikipedia

    In Greek mythology, Pandora ( Greek: Πανδώρα, derived from πᾶν, pān, i.e. "all" and δῶρον, dōron, i.e. "gift", thus "the all-endowed", "all-gifted" or "all-giving") [1] was the first human woman created by Hephaestus on the instructions of Zeus. [2] [3] As Hesiod related it, each god cooperated by giving her unique gifts.

  2. Apr 18, 2024 · Pandora, in Greek mythology, the first woman. According to myth, she had a jar (later a box) containing all manner of misery and evil. She opened it, from which the evils flew out over the earth. Hope alone remained inside, the lid having been shut down before she could escape.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  3. Dec 9, 2022 · Pandora – Mythopedia. Greek Mortal. Pandora. By Avi Kapach Last updated on Dec 9, 2022. Overview. Pandora, the first human woman, was fashioned by Hephaestus on instructions from Zeus. She received gifts from all the gods and was presented to Prometheus ’ brother Epimetheus as a bride.

  4. Pandora. In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first mortal woman. [1] According to Hesiod, each god helped create her by giving her unique gifts. Zeus ordered Hephaestus to mould her out of Earth. This was part of the punishment of mankind, because Prometheus had stolen the secret of fire.

  5. People also ask

  1. People also search for