Pandora Flashcards
What gift does Athena give to Pandora?
Goddess of crafts
Taught her crafts and weaving
Dressed her and gave her style
This made her talented, well trained, skilled and attractive
What gift does Aphrodite give to Pandora?
Goddess of love
Gave her charm and desire
To lure men in
What did Hermes give to Pandora
Messenger of Gods
Gave her a bitch’s mind and a thievish nature, gave her the gift of lies and crafty words, named her and gave her the gift of her voice
Allowed her to rebel and disobey men including Zeus
The Graces & Lady Persuasion
Gave her jewellery and accessories “Golden trinkets” for the resemblance to goddess’ beauty
What did Zeus do in the creation of Pandora?
He gave the order to the gods and goddesses, especially Hermes.
What did Pandora bring with her to Earth
A PITHOS (jar)
Other version of Pandora’s story
Pandora was given a PYXIS (box) instead of a jar and was forbidden to open it but her curiosity got to the better of her and she opened the lid, unleashing the evils by mistake. This makes her character more complex revealing her curiosity, disobedience and lack of self control.
What are the two ways in which the Greeks saw the dangerous and seductive power of Pandora?
1) That she was a double agent, working for the gods against humanity
2) That she was an uncontrollable slave to her own curiosity
