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Pandora

Pandora is a mythical figure in Greek mythology, known for her role in the story of Pandora's Box. She was the first human woman created by the gods, fashioned by Hephaestus from clay and endowed with various qualities by the other gods. The term Pandora translates to פנדורה in Hebrew, Pandora in Spanish, Pandora in French, and Pandora in German. According to Hesiod's Works and Days, Pandora was given a jar (often mistranslated as a box) containing all the evils of the world, which she unwittingly released into the world when she opened it. This myth has been interpreted as an explanation for the existence of evil and suffering in the world. The story of Pandora is also notable for its influence on literature, art, and popular culture, often serving as a symbol of curiosity and the unintended consequences of human actions.

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Pandora
Greek mythological figure
Pandora
In Greek mythology, Pandora was the first human woman created by Hephaestus on the instructions of Zeus. As Hesiod related it, each god cooperated by giving her unique gifts. Her other name—inscribed against her figure on a white-ground kylix in the British Museum—is Anesidora, "she who sends up gifts".
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