Pandora's Box

Who was Pandora and what was in her box?



Pandora was the first woman in Greek mythology. According to the stories, she was created by the gods, each giving her special gifts. Her name even means "all-gifted." Zeus, the king of the gods, gave Pandora a box as a wedding present but told her never to open it. However, Pandora was very curious about what was inside.

One day, she couldn't resist her curiosity and decided to open the box. The moment she opened it, many bad things flew out: sickness, envy, hatred, and more. These were all the evils that now exist in the world. Frightened, Pandora quickly closed the box, but it was too late. All the bad things had escaped.

However, when she looked inside the box again, she saw that there was one thing left: hope. Pandora realized that even though there are many problems in the world, hope is always there to help us keep going. This story explains why there are troubles in the world and why hope remains important.


Questions 


1. Who was Pandora in Greek mythology?
2. Why was Pandora created by the gods?
3. What did Zeus give to Pandora as a wedding present?
4. What did Pandora do with the box, despite being told not to?
5. List some of the things that came out of the box when Pandora opened it.
6. What was the one thing left inside the box after Pandora closed it?
7. What lesson or explanation does the story of Pandora’s box provide about the world?
8. How does hope play a role in the story of Pandora's box?

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