The myth of Pandora’s box [TED-Ed]

Published: 13 February 2019
on channel: Pax Romana — channel about the Ancient World
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Pandora was the first mortal woman, breathed into being by Hephaestus, god of fire. The gods gave her gifts of language, craftsmanship and emotion. From Zeus she received two gifts: the trait of curiosity and a heavy box screwed tightly shut -- never to be opened.

But what treasure could never be seen by human eyes, and why was it in her care ?!

This video explores the mystery of Pandora’s box.


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